Abingdon Police Department- Intoxicated In Public Arrest on 7-28-20

Abingdon Police Department

For Immediate Release

 On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at approximately 6:15 PM, Abingdon Police officers responded to 480 Cummings Street (Shoney’s) in reference to a male on the floor in the bathroom stall. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the man and he exited the stall. While speaking to the man, officers noticed he was under the influence. The man was identified as Jesse James Barrett, 25, of Meadowview, Virginia.

As officers placed Barrett under arrest for Intoxicated in Public, he resisted and began lunging aggressively at them. While the officers fought with Barrett, he produced a knife from his person, but then complied and dropped the knife. Officers were able to get Barrett handcuffed and a search of his person was conducted. Barrett had a small plastic baggie containing a white crystal substance and a used syringe. While officers removed Barrett from the restaurant, he continued to resist, curse the patrons, and make threats.

Barrett was transported to the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail and charged with the following:

·       Intoxicated in Public, in violation of § 18.2-388 of the Code of Virginia;

·       Assault on a Police Officer, in violation of §18.2-57 of the Code of Virginia;

·       Possession of Controlled Substance Schedule I and II, in violation of § 18.2-250 of the Code of Virginia;

·       Obstructing Justice, in violation of § 18.2-460 of the Code of Virginia; and

·       Possession of Paraphernalia, in violation of § of the Code of Virginia.

Barrett is being held without bond.