Traffic Stop Leads To Felony Arrest Of Johnson City Man

A routine traffic stop for a violation of the light law has a Johnson City man scheduled for arraignment Monday on numerous charges, including Possession of Stolen Property over one thousand dollars. Johnson City Police were patrolling an area of South Roan and University Parkway when a black For Escape was observed driving without the taillights properly functioning. A traffic stop was conducted and led to the arrest of 49 year old Lonnie Cole of 202 W. Fairview Avenue. Upon further investigation, police also learned Cole’s license had been suspended and Cole was in possession of a stolen vehicle out of Johnson City. Cole was to be arraigned Monday in Washington County General Sessions Court.