Welfare check leads to confinement; intimidation arrest in Cannelton

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A welfare check in Cannelton lead to one man’s arrest on multiple charges including criminal confinement, intimidation and possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon.

Authorities say they were following up on a welfare check at a residence in the Clifton Heights area on April 29. While at the scene, a woman reportedly left the residence and told authorities that Charles Bolin Jr., 47, of Cannelton was inside, and there was a firearm inside the home.

Officers were able to bring Bolin into custody after several attempts to talk to him using a public address system. During a search of the scene, law enforcement reportedly found a firearm, methamphetamine, marijuana and paraphernalia.

Bolin was booked into the Perry County Detention Center on the following charges:

• Dealing in methamphetamine (10 or more grams)
• Possession of methamphetamine (Between 10 and 28 grams)
• Unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon
• Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug
• Criminal confinement
• Intimidation
• Possession of marijuana
• Possession of paraphernalia

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