JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 4/5/14 | TIME: | 1200 pm |
PREPARED BY: | Ofc. D Guider | APPROVED BY: | SGT. Tim Parker | ||
On 4/5/2014 officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Dehee P Quewea, who resides at 1294 Milligan Highway, Johnson City, TN, a 26 year old male, on charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (by a Convicted Felon), Misdemeanor Evading Arrest, and Simple Possession of Schedule VI Controlled Substance (Marijuana). Officers responded to a 911 call at 1713 East Millard Street regarding a disturbance and a male waving a firearm in the air in front of the residence. Upon officers’ arrival the suspect, who matched the description given in the 911 call, fled on foot but was placed into custody as he attempted to conceal a semi-automatic handgun in the crawlspace of a nearby vacant building. The substance believed to be marijuana was located on the defendant’s person after arrest. The defendant was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (with an enhancement for being a Convicted Felon), Misdemeanor Evading Arrest, and Simple Possession of Schedule VI Controlled Substance (Marijuana), and transported to the Washington County Detention Center where he is being held on $13,000 bond and awaiting a court hearing on 4/7/2014 in Washington County General Sessions Court.
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