Johnson City man arrested and charged with assault and drug violations
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Johnson City Police arrested 38 year old Kenneth Benson, 38, of Johnson City and charged him with multiple offenses including aggravated assault, drug and handgun violations. Police responded to a disturbance on E. Main St. on March 21st. Officers discovered that Benson was under the influence of methamphetamine while being in possession of a firearm and he had threatened a victim. This led officers to discover narcotics and ammunition. Benson was arrested and transported to the Washington County Detention Center.