JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Theft Arrest | DATE: | 02/07/14 | TIME: | 1110 p.m. |
PREPARED BY: | Inv. Bob Odom | APPROVED BY: | Sgt. Kevin Peters | ||
On January 29, 2014, a white female entered Dempsey Jewelers located at 3018 Peoples Street, Johnson City and inquired about purchasing a three to four carat diamond engagement rings. While trying on three rings, the female grabbed the rings and ran out of the store without paying for them. The three rings were valued at $93,400.00.
On February 6, 2014, a warrant was issued after an investigation revealed that the unknown female was actually, Kingsley Michelle Perkins, 5/13/85 of 631 N. Mclin Creek Road, Conover, North Carolina. With assistance of the Conover North Carolina Police Department, Kingsley Michelle Perkins was taken into custody and charged with being a Fugitive from Justice. Kingsley Perkins waived extradition and was transported back to Johnson City where she was arrested and charged with one count of Theft of Property over $60,000.00.
Perkins was booked into the Washington County Detention Center in lieu of a $100,000.00 bond. She will be arraigned on February 10, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. in the General Sessions Court of Washington County, Tennessee. The investigation is continuing and more arrests are anticipated.
Sgt. Kevin Peters
Johnson City Police Department
Criminal Investigation Division
601 E. Main Street
Johnson City, TN 37605
423-434-6166 (CID Office)
423-434-6107 (Office)
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