On November 3, 2023, police arrested Kenneth R. JOHNSON Jr. for armed Robbery & related offenses, surrounding an incident that occurred on or about April 30, 2023, in the 500 block of West First Avenue.  Police developed related information regarding Mr. JOHNSON concealing a handgun in his waistband in May of 2023, while in the 300 block of West Main Street.  As a result of this investigation, police executed a search warrant at Mr. JOHNSON's residence located in the 500 block of West First Avenue on October 19, 2023.  During this search warrant, police recovered evidence relative to illegal drug sales and an illegal firearm.  A preliminary hearing is pending scheduling and will be held at the Parkesburg District Court.