JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 08/28/2014 | TIME: | 12:00 p.m. |
PREPARED BY: | MPO J Legault | APPROVED BY: | Lt. Becky West |
On 8/27/14 officers of The Johnson City Police Department arrested Leslie M. Scruggs, D.O.B. 03/12/91 of Johnson City, T.N., after a traffic stop at Buffalo Rd. and Peach Blossom Ct. for a violation of the light law. Officers spoke with Ms. Scruggs who gave false information as to who she was. After a short investigation it was found that Leslie Scruggs gave a false name and was found to be driving on a revoked license. After speaking with Ms. Scruggs and her refusing to a vehicle search K9 Rhino alerted on her vehicle. Inside the vehicle officers found several different types of drug paraphernalia. Officers placed Leslie Scruggs under arrest for false reporting, driving on a revoked license, unlawful drug paraphernalia, and violation of the light law. Scruggs was transported to the Washington County Detention Center where she is being held on a $7000.00 dollar bond. Leslie Scruggs is scheduled to appear in Washington County General Sessions Court on 8/28/14 for arraignment.
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