A MAN WAS ARRESTED IN JOHNSON CITY AFTER THREATENING THREE WOMEN WITH A LARGE KNIFE

A man was arrested in Johnson City after allegedly threatening three women with a large knife. The Johnson City Police Department reports that 27-year-old Lynden J. Crumley was arrested after officers were called to a home in the 300 block of West Maple Street at around 7 p.m. on Monday. The JCPD says officers were originally responding to a call about a suspicious person brandishing a large knife. Officers spoke with the caller and other people at the scene and found that Crumley had actually threatened three women with the knife while they stood outside of their home. Crumley was reportedly a stranger to the women, but they were able to identify him as he tried to leave on a bicycle. He was arrested and was found in possession of a small amount of what is believed to be methamphetamine and a used syringe. Crumley was arrested on three counts of aggravated assault, simple possession, and illegal drug paraphernalia. He was booked into the Washington County Detention Center on a $50,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court this afternoon. 

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