JCPD: Man accused of screwdriver robbery arrested in Knox Co.
Share this @internewscast.com

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Johnson City man accused of robbing and harming a victim with a screwdriver was arrested in Knox County.

According to the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD), Taylor McClain, 32, was taken into custody on Monday and charged with aggravated robbery.

The JCPD announced in a press release that they responded to a reported assault a little before 1:30 p.m. The altercation allegedly took place in a parking area located in the 500 block of N State of Franklin Rd.

Responding officers met a victim who had “several visible minor injuries,” according to the release.

According to the victim, McClain attacked him with a screwdriver and stole his wallet before fleeing the area. The victim provided the police with a description of McClain.

The JCPD secured a warrant for McClain’s arrest. Eventually, he was apprehended by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, and JCPD officers went to Knox County to bring him into their custody.

He was then transported to the Washington County Detention Center.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

ICE Officers Step In: TSA Duties Transition at Major US Airports

ATLANTA – In response to President Donald Trump’s decision to bolster airport…

Unprecedented Heatwave Sweeps Across U.S.: Nationwide Soaring Temperatures Alert

As spring struggles to emerge, a formidable heat dome that shattered March…

Bristol, TN Planning Commission Gives Unanimous Green Light to Rezoning Proposal

The Bristol Tennessee Municipal Regional Planning Commission has given its unanimous backing…

Erwin Resident Faces Animal Cruelty Charges After Ex-Police Dog Discovered Malnourished

In a concerning development from Erwin, Tennessee, authorities have charged a local…

Hawkins County Authorities Probe Mysterious Death in Ongoing Investigation

BULLS GAP, Tenn. (WJHL) — In Bulls Gap, the Hawkins County Sheriff’s…

Gallup Survey Reveals Significant Rise in Worker Pessimism Regarding Job Market Over Recent Years

WASHINGTON – Despite a notably low unemployment rate, many Americans are increasingly…

Denmark Holds Early Election Amid Tensions Over US Interest in Greenland

COPENHAGEN – Danish citizens headed to the polls on Tuesday as Prime…

Trump Votes by Mail in Florida as He Urges Congress to Restrict Mail-In Voting

In the latest twist of political irony, President Donald Trump has once…