A Washington man remains in jail after a July 4th arrest. 

The Washington Police Department arrested 42-year-old James Humphrey of Washington on first degree robbery charges on July 4th. 

According to court documents, at around 5 p.m. Humphrey allegedly brandished a pocket knife and demanded the victim to empty their pockets while on the Kewash Trail. The victim did not comply, and Humphrey followed the victim to a local business and stole their bicycle. Humphrey was charged with first degree robbery, a class B felony, and going armed with intent, a class D felony. 

Humphrey is still being held in the Washington County Jail, a preliminary hearing was held on July 15th, and a jury trial was held on September 23rd of last year. Humphrey was found guilty of first degree robbery on September 25th. 

Humphrey filed a motion with the court on September 30th for a new trial.