JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 01/01/2015 | TIME: | 4:30 A.M. |
PREPARED BY: | Ofc. Gary Wills | APPROVED BY: | Capt. Matt Howell | ||
On Thursday, 01/01/2015 at approximately 8:00 P.M., officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Herbert Shasteen, 39 yoa, of 2012 Leeland Rd, Lot 18, Johnson City, TN, April Shasteen, 35 yoa, of 2012 Leeland, Rd Lot 18, Johnson City TN, and Keenan Acosta, 32 yoa, of 1123 E Lakeview Dr., Johnson City, TN. The arrests stem from an investigation into an alleged robbery at 293 S. Austin Springs Rd. where the victim advised he was assaulted and held against his will while Mr. Shasteen and Ms. Acosta took items from his wallet. The suspects fled the scene prior to police arrival but were located a short time later traveling on State of Franklin Road in a vehicle described by the victim. Herbert Shasteen and Keenan Acosta were arrested and charged with Robbery and False Imprisonment. April Shasteen was arrested and charged with Robbery. Herbert Shasteen is currently being treated at the JCMC due to an unrelated illness and will be transported to the Washington County Detention Center where he will have a bond of $51,000 upon his release from the medical facility. Keenan Acosta is currently being held at the Washington County Detention Center on a $51,000 bond, while April Shasteen is being held on a $50,000 bond. They are scheduled to appear in Washington County General Sessions Court on Friday, January 2nd, 2015 at 10:30 p.m.
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