40-year-old Joel Cody was charged with burglary and possession of methamphetamine after he was held at gunpoint for opening and going through a man’s vehicle.
On October 10th, Clarksville Police Department Officer Dilsaver was dispatched to 817 Shelton Circle in regards to a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, the owner of the burglarized vehicle stated that he was in his garage when he looked out towards his driveway and noticed a man sitting in the driver’s seat. He further reported that he witnessed the man, later identified as Joel Cody, looking around the car, in the cupholder, and the center console. The owner advised that he held him at gunpoint as he waited for officers to arrive.
Joel stated that he did not intend to take anything from the vehicle and that he never sat down in it. He did admit to placing his body inside the open door preventing it from closing as the owner exited the car and walked into the garage. Joel advised that he did all of this because he believed the owner was a friend of his. Upon search incident to arrest, Officer Dilsaver discovered a clear baggie of methamphetamine on his person.
Joel Cody was arrested and charged with burglary and possession of methamphetamine. He is currently jailed in lieu of an $8,000 bond.
