Lacey-Young Charged In East Ridge Kidnapping Case

  • Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Jay Devon Lacey-Young
Jay Devon Lacey-Young

East Ridge Police have arrested 20-year-old Jay Devon Lacey-Young after being summoned to an apartment and seeing him holding a gun on a female.

Lacey-Young is charged with aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony, tampering with evidence, and theft under $500.

In the incident on Friday just before midnight, officers were dispatched to 406 Alice Dr. on a domestic assault call. A woman inside texted her mother and sister to summon police, saying she felt Lacey-Young was going to "put hands on her."

The woman told her sister that Lacey-Young had hit her and stolen her phone.

An officer, looking through a front window, saw Lacey-Young kneeling in the living room with a phone in one hand and a gun in the other.

Other officers were then called for backup.

Police said Lacey-Young opened the front door, then went back inside and forced the woman upstairs.

Lacey-Young eventually agreed to give himself up. The gun was found in the attic.

Tyrus Birt was also at the residence, but he was not charged.

 

Breaking News
Superintendent Robertson Recommends School Resource Officers Instead Of Armed Teachers
  • 4/24/2024

HCS Superintendent Justin Robertson’s released the following statement regarding the armed teachers legislation. "The safety of students and staff is the highest priority for Hamilton County ... more

Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report
  • 4/24/2024

Here is the latest Hamilton County arrest report: ANDERSON, TIFFANY M 6716 CEDAR RIDGE LN HARRISON, 373416958 Age at Arrest: 40 years old Arresting Agency: HC Sheriff PUBLIC INTOXICATION ... more

New Restrictions For Vehicle Booting In Tennessee Pass General Assembly
  • 4/23/2024

The General Assembly passed legislation this week sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson (R-Franklin) to prohibit unlicensed individuals from booting vehicles in Tennessee and cap the ... more