Johnson City Man Arrested for Hole-in-Wall Burglary

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A 50-year-old Johnson City man named Shawn Wayne Scott was arrested and charged with aggravated burglary, theft, and introduction of contraband into a penal institution after deputies say he cut through a wall to access and burglarize a neighboring apartment. Scott was found sleeping in a vehicle outside the residence and later discovered with drugs during booking at the detention center.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing problem of home burglaries and property crimes in the Johnson City area, with the suspect's alleged use of a hole-in-the-wall tactic to access a neighboring apartment raising concerns about home security and the need for stronger measures to prevent such break-ins.

The details

According to the police report, deputies initially responded to a burglary in progress on January 28 after the daughter of the former resident observed someone in the apartment through security cameras. When deputies arrived, they found the apartment door barricaded but were eventually able to access the residence, where they discovered multiple items disturbed and scattered throughout. Deputies also found a hole in the wall that led to the apartment next door, with items belonging to the former resident inside.

• On January 28, deputies responded to a burglary in progress at the apartment.
• On February 3, deputies arrested Shawn Wayne Scott sleeping in a vehicle outside the residence.

What’s next

Scott will appear in court on February 4 to face the charges.