Randy Lee Johnson of Dunlap
A Sequatchie County, Tenn., man is facing a charge of attempted murder after police said he shot at a man trying to repossess a satellite dish, according to court records and sheriff’s office officials.
Randy Lee Johnson, 52, of Dunlap, Tenn., was indicted by a grand jury this month on charges of criminal attempt to commit first-degree murder, possession of a weapon while in commission of a felony and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, Sheriff Ronnie Hitchcock said Tuesday.
Hitchcock said Johnson has felony convictions on charges including burglary, theft, arson and escape going back to 1981, which led to the firearms charges.
Detective Jody Lockhart said federal officials may take the case because of the previous felony convictions and weapons charges.
Lockhart said the latest charges stem from a Jan. 25 incident at Johnson’s home at 4296 Henson Gap Road.