Suspect wanted in connection to burglary arrested on multiple charges

ATHENS — Henderson County Officials say a deputy responded to a burglary in progress Sunday night. Upon getting a vehicle description, Athens police arrested 34 year old Christie Diane Johnson, of Athens, inside a convenience store. The HCSO made contact with Johnson, who say, she confessed to having contraband on her. A search of the vehicle revealed three firearms, one reported stolen out of Arkansas, and what deputies believe to be methamphetamines. Johnson faces charges of burglary, theft of a firearm, tampering with evidence, possession and unlawful carrying of a weapon.