JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Felony Arrest | DATE: | 02/08/2020 | TIME: | 10:43 p.m. |
PREPARED BY: | MPO Seth Roberts | APPROVED BY: | SGT Chris Carney | ||
On 02/08/2020, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Charles W. Widener (3406 W. Market St., Apt 148, 48 years old, and charged him with public intoxication, disorderly conduct, unlawful paraphernalia, and felony possession of methamphetamine.
At 8:33 p.m., officers responded to the Park ‘N Stay Inn in reference to a male subject threatening other residents. On arrival, officers observed Mr. Widener, who appeared to be under the influence of substance, outside of his apartment yelling profanity and threatening remarks. When officers made contact with Mr. Widener, he stepped out of his apartment and became belligerent. He was placed under arrest at that time. During a search of his person officers found a bag containing approximately 1 gram of methamphetamine and a glass pipe.
Mr. Widener was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Detention Center where he is being held in lieu of a $12,000 bond. Arraignment is set for 02/10/2020 in Washington County General Sessions Court.