ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) —
A wanted felon armed with a handgun was arrested Wednesday in West Asheville
Asheville police officers responding to reports of an armed robbery on Granada Street about 7:25 p.m. found Daryl Thomas Johnson, 24, who was wanted on five open warrants.
Johnson, who was found to be in possession of a firearm during his arrest, was charged with the following:
- Attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon
- Carrying concealed gun
- Assault on a female
- Resisting public officer
- Possession of firearm by felon
- Warrant: Common law robbery
- Warrant: The counts of felony probation violation
- Warrant: First-degree burglary
- Warrant: Felony conspiracy
- Warrant: Attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon
Johnson was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Facility under no bond (ineligible for release) because of the felony probation violation.