JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 11/13/20 | TIME: | 12:13 a.m. |
PREPARED BY: | D. Guider #697 | APPROVED BY: | Sgt. Terry B. Hardin | ||
On 11/13/20, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested David Cummings (1500 Squibb Drive, 31 years old), charging him with Driving Under the Influence 1st offense, Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm while Under the Influence, and Speeding.
At approximately 11:41 p.m. on 11/12, while on patrol on University Parkway, Officers observed the Defendant traveling 51 MPH in a 35 MPH zone. After initiating a traffic stop and identifying the Defendant as the driver and sole occupant, investigation and field sobriety tests lead to the determination that the Defendant was driving his vehicle while impaired. A resulting search of the vehicle revealed a handgun underneath the driver’s seat, and the Defendant’s criminal history revealed he was a two time convicted felon.
Based upon the totality of the circumstances, Mr. Cummings was placed under arrest and charged with Driving Under the Influence 1st offense, Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm while Under the Influence, and Speeding. He was transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where he is being held in lieu of a $12,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 11/13/20 at 10:30 a.m. in Washington County General Sessions Court.