Released by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office …
WASHINGTON COUNTY, FL; AUGUST 6, 2019) – A Washington County teen was taken into custody on drug and battery charges after punching his grandmother during an argument about using the family vehicle.
On July 31, a Washington County Sheriff’s deputy responded to call regarding a disturbance at a residence on Greenwood Drive in Caryville. Prior to arriving at the home, the deputy encountered the suspect, a 17-year-old, walking down the road with a backpack.
Williams immediately told the deputy he had a firearm in the backpack and began to lay it on the ground.
During a search of the bag, the deputy located a loaded .38 caliber handgun, a digital scale, a glass pipe, and nearly 5 grams of methamphetamine.
The teen later admitted to punching his grandmother, who had visible injuries, several times.
The young man was booked into Washington County Jail on the charges of carrying a concealed weapon, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and battery touch or strike.