A Summerville man was arrested on multiple charges following an incident involving a pellet rifle on May 30th, according to a report released yesterday by the Summerville Police Department. Officers were dispatched to 206 NW Congress Street after receiving a report of shots fired and a suspect barricading himself inside a residence. Upon arrival, Captain Railey made contact with Johnny Price, identified as the suspect in the incident. According to the report, Price initially denied possessing a firearm but granted officers consent to search his residence. Inside, officers discovered a .22 caliber pellet rifle in Price’s room, which was subsequently secured. Price was then taken into custody. Police noted that Price appeared to be intoxicated and reportedly stated he was unsure if the weapon was real. The victim, identified as Charles Johnson, told officers he had just returned from Rome when Price approached his apartment from the rear. Johnson stated that Price used the butt of the rifle to break a window on the side of his apartment. He further claimed Price fired a shot in his direction, though it missed. After Johnson retreated inside, Price allegedly kicked his screen door, causing damage. Johnny Price was transported to the Chattooga County Jail without incident. He faces charges of Aggravated Assault, Terroristic Threats, and Criminal Trespass. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
