Convicted Felon Charged with Illegal Possession of Firearm

Smithville Police arrested a convicted felon Thursday for illegal possession of a firearm.
32 year old Daniel R Wilson is charged with being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. After receiving an anonymous tip and knowing him to be a convicted felon police went to Wilson’s residence on Thursday, February 18 where they requested and received consent to search. As officers were searching a futon couch they unfolded the bed and found a .357 Smith & Wesson revolver wrapped up in bandannas. Wilson denied owning the gun but police determined that he knew the firearm was there and the bandannas it was wrapped in belonged to him. Bond for Wilson is $20,000 and he will make a court appearance on March 3.
29 year old Jillian Bridget Atnip was arrested for aggravated assault on Sunday, February 7. Police were called to a residence on Saturday, February 6 in reference to a fight that had just occurred between two females. Upon questioning the victim it was determined that Atnip had walked into the victim’s yard and struck her after which a fight ensued. Police discovered upon investigation that a brick was used as a weapon. Both women were transported to the hospital for medical attention. Atnip was determined to have been the primary aggressor and she was arrested the following morning at her residence. Atnip’s bond is $3,500 and she will make a court appearance on March 17.
28 year old Jose Benjamin Soto was arrested for aggravated assault on Tuesday, February 9. Police were called to a residence in reference to a domestic assault. According to the victim, an argument turned physical when Soto allegedly pushed the victim on a bed, grabbed her around the neck, and began choking her. The victim had red marks around her neck commonly associated with being choked. Soto’s bond is $5,000 and he will make a court appearance on February 25.
52 year old Johnny Martin Parrish was arrested on Sunday, February 14 for public intoxication. Police were called to a business in reference to a male causing a disturbance. Officers noticed that Parrish was unsteady on his feet, had slurred speech and a strong odor of alcohol on his person. For his and the public’s safety, Parrish was taken into custody without incident. His bond is $1,000 and he will be in court February 25.