JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 09/07/14 | TIME: | 7:00 AM |
PREPARED BY: | Officer Yee Chai | APPROVED BY: | Capt. Matt Howell | ||
On 09/07/2014 at approximately 03:49 a.m., officers of the Johnson City Police Department were attempting to stop a vehicle speeding at 60MPH in a 40MPH zone on North Roan St. The vehicle evaded by turning into the parking lot of Toys ‘R’ Us. The vehicle continued to speed away by going north bound in the parking lot. The vehicle jumped a concrete embankment island and eventually spun out in a dead end by Free Service Tire on North Roan St. The driver, identified as Manuel Sanchez, jumped out of the vehicle while it was still in drive and ran towards Sherwood Village. After a short search, officers located Sanchez in the area, where he took off running again. Sanchez was eventually apprehended by other officers near the scene. He had a strong odor of alcohol coming from his person and his breath. Sanchez admitted to drinking and being drunk, but refused to perform any field sobriety tests. Manuel Sanchez, 26 years of age, of 2818 Plymouth Rd., Johnson City, TN 37604 was charged with Felony and Misdemeanor Evading Arrest, DUI 1st, Speeding, and No Driver’s License. The defendant was transported to the Washington County Detention Center where he will be held on a $12,000 bond. An arraignment is set for 09/08/2014 at 1:30 p.m. in Washington County Session Court.
Think green: Only print this e-mail and any attachment if necessary.