A man was arrested with public intoxication yesterday afternoon on the 500 block of Justis Drive.
Officers responded to drunkenness at CVS, located on 1510 East Andrew Johnson Highway and spoke with the complainant. She stated a man was in the store, later identified as Mark D. Townsend, and was acting strange. The suspect wanted to buy beer and reportedly became agitated. He complained of another employee staring at him, who later stated Townsend was not to be sold any beer.
When the Greeneville Police Department arrived Townsend was already gone, but he left his ID. The store wanted him trespassed once he was located. Several calls were received while officers looked for the suspect regarding a male throwing items at vehicles. One victim stated the man, who was confirmed as Townsend, threw a pizza box at her. The pizza box and canned goods were reportedly found in the roadway where Townsend was located.
According to the report, when speaking with officers Townsend reportedly was belligerent and was cursing at them. Alcohol was detected and he was arrested and charged with Public Intoxication.
