JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Evading Arrest/Reckless Endangerment | DATE: | 03/28/14 | TIME: | 2:30 p.m. |
PREPARED BY: | Officer Jeff Legault | APPROVED BY: | Sergeant Shaun Miller | ||
On 03/28/2014, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Devon Pickel (402 Pansy Drive, 24 years old) and charged him with 2 counts of evading arrest, reckless endangerment, possession of schedule VI for resale, possession of schedule II for resale, possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia, following too closely, and 3 counts of driving on a suspended license.
On 02/28/14 and 03/20/14, officers attempted to stop a blue Ford F-150 for traffic-related offenses but were unsuccessful. Today, 03/28/14, officers located the vehicle and made contact with the driver, Devon Pickel, who admitted to fleeing from officers on the earlier dates. During this stop, officers smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A police canine sniff of the vehicle resulted in a positive alert and the subsequent discovery of a significant amount of marijuana, Methylin, and other drug equipment. A set of brass knuckles was also discovered.
Pickel is being held in the Washington County Detention Center in lieu of a $56,000 bond. His arraignment is set for 03/31/2014 at 1:30 p.m. in Washington County General Sessions Court.
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