Tyler Lemmons booked for alleged vehicle theft, criminal threats in Oregon Street incident

(Lemmons)

On July 4, 2017, at about 7:00 a.m., officers responded to the 3500 block of Oregon Street for the report of neighbors holding down a male suspect.  The suspect, 18 year old Tyler Lemmons, had attempted to steal a truck and collided with a parked vehicle while trying to drive away.  Lemmons brandished a knife while neighbors attempted to detain him.  Officers arrested Lemmons and booked him into HCCF for vehicle theft, driving without a license, hit and run, criminal threats, and possession of a dirk or dagger.