WCSO apprehends pair during late night burglary

Published 11:17 am Monday, March 13, 2023

JONESBORUGH – Lonnie Alvin Cole, 51 of Jonesborough, and Summer Nicole Ray, 38 of Johnson City, were apprehended during a burglary around 11 p.m. Thursday, March 9.

According to Sheriff Keith Sexton, Deputies responded to a burglary in progress in the 1100 block of Huffine Road. Ray reportedly entered the residence through a side window while Cole entered through the back door. Cole was apprehended outside of the residence. Deputies gained entry to the home and deployed K-9 Rico, who discovered Ray hiding in a closet inside the residence.

Both were transported to the Washington County Detention Center without incident. Cole is being held on an $11,000 bond for Aggravated Burglary, Auto Burglary and Theft Under $1,000. Ray is being held on a $6,000 bond for Aggravated Burglary. Both appeared in Washington County Sessions Court on March 10.