Sheriff: Extra downtown Johnson City patrols to continue 'as long as necessary'
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WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) announced on Tuesday its results from extra patrols in downtown Johnson City throughout the weekend.

“We patrolled on foot, on bikes and in patrol vehicles between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.,” Sheriff Keith Sexton said in a news release. “Our deputies were in parking lots and alleys as well as the streets and businesses. We had multiple positive interactions with patrons and business owners. They were appreciative we were there walking alongside them to keep downtown safe for everyone to enjoy.”

According to a news release from the WCSO, deputies made 102 extra patrols, bar and business checks in downtown Johnson City, with the following arrests and citations:

  • Seven public intoxication arrests
  • Three open container citations
  • Three underage consumption citations
  • Two arrested for outstanding warrants
  • One arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest

The Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) reported its own patrols and efforts over the weekend resulted in one DUI arrest, two underage consumption citations, four citations for drinking in public areas, one citation for driving on a suspended license and one trespassing warning.

Deputies involved in downtown patrols were in addition to the usual county-wide patrol efforts, the WCSO said.

Washington County 911 reportedly logged 992 calls for service involving the sheriff’s office over the weekend, including:

  • 532 extra patrols of residences and businesses
  • 177 traffic stops
  • 44 warrants served
  • Eight calls involving thefts
  • Five calls for crashes with no injuries

In total, 162 reports were filed and 43 arrests were made county-wide, including 13 from downtown Johnson City, according to the WCSO.

Sexton said the extra patrols and zero-tolerance policy will continue in downtown Johnson City “as long as necessary.”

“This enforcement effort has nothing to do with bar closure times and is solely in the interest of public safety,” Sexton said in the release.

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