According to a press release from MPD, Mark K. Simmons, Jr., age 35 and homeless, was arrested on Aug. 7th at 3:33 p.m. in the 700 block of N. 2nd & Division streets. He was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
The charges allege that he was found to be in possession of meth and also some illicit prescription medication when he was arrested for an outstanding warrant of arrest from Tazewell County for a violation of his probation. Simmons was taken to jail.