Alleged Robber in a Heap O' Trouble, Facing Multiple First Degree Felonies, LIVINGSTON, April 17, 2020 - On April 16, 2020 the Livingston Police Department Officers responded to the 1500 block of West Church Street in reference to a theft. While Officers were enroute dispatch radioed that the suspect was physically assaulting a Livingston Police Officer who was off duty and was attempting to detain the him. When Officers arrived the suspect was taken into custody and identified as Carey Jermaine Johnson, 42, of Houston. Officers conducted an investigation and determined Johnson had stolen over $2000.00 worth of merchandise. While processing Johnson’s truck, evidence was located that confirmed Johnson committed an additional Aggravated Robbery that occurred on April 2, 2020 where he had stolen over $1000.00 in merchandise and struck a pedestrian with his truck while fleeing the area.
Cary Jermaine Johnson is currently being held at the Polk County Jail pending bond.
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