If you’re going to be a criminal, being this recognizable will not likely help your career when it comes to running from police. That’s a lesson Joshua Parsons learned the hard way Wednesday night, when he was spotted across a parking lot, and immediately identified as a wanted person.
Metro’s Gang Unit detectives observed 37-year-old Joshua Parsons driving in the Harbor Freight parking lot on Lebanon Pike in Donelson late Wednesday night. Once he finally parked in a parking space, detectives moved in on the vehicle to take Parsons into custody on outstanding weapon and theft charges, and other out of county warrants.
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During the arrest, detectives say they found a Ziploc bag containing 29.3 grams of methamphetamine near the center console, and a bag of 3.5 grams of heroin beside the cop holder. Inside the center console, officers found a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun, fully loaded with a round in the chamber.
Joshua Parsons claimed ownership of gun, and the drugs, telling police he sold both crystal methamphetamine and heroin. He is held on a $87,500 bond, with charges consisting of felony capias, possession with intent, and handgun charges. He also has an out-of-county hold for additional warrants.
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