Crystal City man arrested and charged

(Crystal City) A Crystal City man is facing charges after he allegedly threatened police with firearms and drove his vehicle at officers at a high rate of speed.

44-year-old Charles J. Staley has been charged with Resisting Arrest, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Armed Criminal Action and 3rd Degree Assault.

Crystal City Police Captain Mike Pruneau says they received that call around 9:45 in the morning on October 8th to a residence on Pruneau Drive.

The suspect was visibly aggravated and continued to argue with police.

Staley is currently being held at the Jefferson County Jail on a no bond warrant.