JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 9/15/2020 | TIME: | 1:10 p.m. |
PREPARED BY: | Officer Caleb Couch | APPROVED BY: | Sgt. Josh Morgan | ||
On 9/15/2020 officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Penny T. Brackins (1104 Knob Creek Rd., 49 years old) and charged her with Burglary, Theft of Property Under $1000, and Criminal Trespass.
On 9/15/2020 at approximately 10:00 a.m., officers responded to Walmart at 2915 W. Market St. in reference to a shoplifting in progress. When officers arrived employees and loss prevention officers identified a male and Mrs. Brackins as the suspect. Mrs. Brackins was found to have concealed $198.79 worth of merchandise on her person with the help of the male. Mrs. Brackins was previously charged with of theft of property over $1000 and trespassed from Walmart at 3200 Fort Henry Dr. Kingsport, TN. The male was issued a misdemeanor citation and Mrs. Brackins was taken into custody.
Mrs. Brackins was transported to the Washington County Detention Center where she is being held in lieu of a $5,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 9/16/2020 in Washington County General Sessions Court.