JCPD: Man arrested for alleged burglary and attempted attack with baseball bat

A Johnson City man is facing charges after police say he broke into a home, threatened to assault victims inside, and ran from officers.

Johnson City police were called to a burglary in progress late Tuesday night, where a victim said suspect Reginald Garner, 38, was trying to make entry into the home. Garner was located outside of the residence and reportedly ran from officers before being captured in an adjacent yard. Police say an investigation found Garner had entered the home with a baseball bat with intent to assault four victims. A vehicle was also vandalized in the incident.

Garner was charged with especially aggravated burglary, resisting arrest, felony vandalism, and evading arrest. He is being held on a $62,000 bond.

Photo Courtesy: Washington County Detention Center