JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest – Crain | DATE: | 10/03/2020 | TIME: | 6:06 p.m. |
PREPARED BY: | Ofc. Whitson- Lynskey | APPROVED BY: | Captain Scott Jenkins | ||
On 10/03/2020, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested 19 year old Justin S. Crain
(100 Carter Sales Rd. Apt 17, JC TN)and charged him with one count of Kidnapping and one count of Evading Arrest.
At approximately 4:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to meet with the victim and her family over a domestic situation
between Mr. Crain and the victim. Officers were told by the victim that she had been held against her will for two weeks
and had been verbally and physically assaulted multiple times by her boyfriend, Mr. Crain. Officers observed bruising
and abrasions on the victim’s face and arms which corroborated with the victims statement. Officers then responded
to 100 Carter Sells Rd. Apt. 17 to make contact with Mr. Crain. When officers arrived, they observed Mr. Crain attempting
to enter his residence. When officers announced their presence, Mr. Crain attempted to flee the area on foot.
After a short foot pursuit, he was apprehended taken in to custody without further incident.
Justin Crain was placed under arrest and transported to Washington County Detention Center, where he is being held
in lieu of a $3,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. on 10/05/2020 in Washington County General Sessions Court.
Captain Scott Jenkins
Watch Commander - Platoon 4
Johnson City Police Department
City of Johnson City, Tennessee
423.434.6125 / 423.434.6153 / www.johnsoncitytn.org