On Thursday, February 5, 2026, Officers encountered Christopher King walking on Race Street toward Second Street. King was observed walking in an erratic manner. Based on officers’ training and experience, it was suspected that King was under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.

King was placed under arrest for Public Drunkenness. During a search incident to arrest, officers located 17 small wax paper baggies containing a suspected heroin substance on King’s person.

King was subsequently charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Public Drunkenness.

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