Tennessee: Tommy Barkley, 35, Apprehended By K-9 After Being Issued Animal Cruelty Citation

TENNESSEE -- Tommy Lee Barkley, 35, was apprehended by a K-9 Unit after fleeing his residence where McKamey Animal Services attempted to issue him a citation regarding his mistreated dogs, police said.

Officers said they arrived at 2901 Curtis St. on Thursday to assist McKamey Services in issuing the defendant a citation. McKamey Services told officers that they had been threatened by the defendant in the past.

Upon arrival, police said Barkley refused to give his real name, saying he didn’t believe in IDs, and then denied his identity when confronted. Officers said he went into his home and began yelling derogatory things out his window when they tried to issue the citation.

ARREST INFORMATION:
Full Name: Tommy Lee Barkley
Date of arrest: 07/29/2016
Arresting Agency: Chattanooga Police, TN
Arrest Age: 35
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Date of Birth: 11/04/1980
Address Block: 2900 Curtis St, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37406
Charges:

1. CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION
2. DISORDERLY CONDUCT
3. RETALIATION AGAINST JUDGE, JUROR, OFFICER
4. EVADING ARREST
5. RESISTING ARREST OR OBSTRUCTION OF LEGAL PROCESS
6. CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

(The Chattanoogan - July 29, 2016)