A Knoxville man is facing theft and drug charges following an incident in Greene County early this morning.
A deputy with the Greene County Sheriff’s Department was on routine patrol on the Newport Highway in the Glen Hills area around 2:30 AM when he saw a van turn around in the middle of the road and pull in front a Mustang up to the front bumper.
The driver of the van said he had been chasing the driver of the Mustang, Billy Boykin of Knoxville, because he had stolen a drill valued at $200 from his property. The tool was found lying along the side of the road.
Boykin was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, numerous pills and marijuana. Drug paraphernalia was also found in the vehicle, along with unused baggies.
Boykin was arrested for theft less than $1,000, simple possession of schedule 2, 4, 5 and 6 drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving on a revoked license 1st offense.
