JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 7/9/14 | TIME: | 4:00 p.m. |
PREPARED BY: | Inv. Deborah Dunn | APPROVED BY: | Sgt. Don Shepard | ||
On 7/9/14, Investigators of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Jerimiah Johnson (300 Whitney St., 35 years old) and Elizabeth Johnson (300 Whitney St., 26 years old) charging them with Felony Child Abuse/Neglect.
On 6/16/14, an investigation began when an anonymous tip came in to Child Protective Services advising a child had received a burn to the arm/hand and that the family did not intend to seek treatment. Child Protective Services contacted the Johnson City Police Department and the joint investigation revealed that the Johnson’s failed to seek treatment for their 2 year old child. The child was placed in the custody of the State on 6/16/14 after the initial report due to the circumstances. Further investigation determined that the child was currently on a trial home placement following a previous investigation of neglect. The previous investigation resulted in the loss of custody.
On 7/9/14, Jerimiah and Elizabeth Johnson were transported to the Washington County Detention Center where they will be held in lieu of a $10,000 bond. Arraignment will be at 1:30 p.m. on 7/10/14, in Washington County General Sessions Court.
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