Disturbance call leads to several felony charges in Washington County

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. ( WMBB ) – On Monday afternoon, a Chipley man was arrested on multiple felony charges after officers responded to a disturbance call.

Around 5:00 p.m., WCSO received a call requesting assistance after an argument turned into a physical disturbance while traveling back to the residence on Pinewood Drive.

Once the victim arrived at the residence the subject, 26-year-old Justin Cole Barron, continued to make threats to harm the victim and then left the residence.

When deputies arrived at the scene, the victim had visible signs of an altercation and was taken to the hospital for evaluation.

A short time later, deputies attempted to pull Barron over, but he continued driving toward Pinewood Drive before coming to a stop. A search of the vehicle resulted in officers finding a glass smoking pipe and a small ripped-open plastic bag containing a substance that field tested positive for methamphetamine.

Barron admitted the items were his and that he ingested nearly 4-5 grams of meth while eluding officers. He was then taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation.

Once released Barron was booked into the Washington County Jail on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, aggravated battery, driving while license suspended or revoked, resisting officer; fleeing and eluding, and tampering with or attempting to destroy evidence.

Barron is also being held on Bay County warrants of domestic battery by strangulation and battery by a convicted felon.

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