BRAXTON MAN CHARGED WITH MALICIOUS ASSAULT

(04/02/2016)
Braxton authorities arrested Benjamin Micah Gibson, 38, and charged him with four misdemeanors.

Gibson is charged with prohibited person with a firearm, violation of a protective order, possession of meth.

He is in Central Regional Jail with bond set at $7,500.

Also incarcerated from Braxton, Ronald Duffield, 35, who is charged with malicious assault. Bond set at $5,000.

Gilmer County authorities have arrested Charles Blair Balliet III, 19.

He is facing three felony charges, carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, possession of marijuana, possession with intent to deliver.

He is in Central Regional Jail with bond yet to be set.