FRANKLIN COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Three people are facing multiple charges after two separate traffic stops in Franklin County ultimately led to the discovery of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine.
According to authorities, an investigation into a morning traffic stop on Tuesday, March 19 resulted in the arrest of Jeremiah Micah Gipson for:
- Manufacture, delivery, or sale of Schedule II controlled substance (meth)
- Possession of Schedule II controlled substance with intent to distribute
- Tampering with evidence
Law enforcement said they seized 100 pills believed to be fentanyl, 6 grams of a substance believed to be meth, and $2,500 from Gipson as evidence. As of Wednesday, March 20, he is reportedly being held on a $25,000 bond ahead of his April 8 court date.
Then, on Tuesday evening, the sheriff's office said an investigation into another traffic stop led to the execution of a search warrant at a home, which resulted in the following two arrests:
- Travis Aaron Stines:
- Possession of Schedule II controlled substance with intent to distribute
- Possession of Schedule II controlled substance
- Introduction of contraband in a penal institution
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Courtney Taylor McGee:
- Possession of Schedule II controlled substance
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Failure to maintain lane
According to officials, 75 pills believed to be fentanyl and 2 ounces of a substance believed to be meth were taken from Stines as evidence. Meanwhile, a 2014 Cadillac XTS and 1 ounce of a substance believed to be meth were reportedly seized from McGee.
Authorities announced on Wednesday that both Stines and McGee were being held on $50,000 bonds, with their court dates scheduled for April 8.
"Our Criminal Investigation Division had a successful day yesterday in our battle against illegal drugs in our community...Thanks to the Decherd Police Department for assisting with this investigation," the Franklin County Sheriff's Office wrote in a Wednesday Facebook post.
from WKRN News 2 https://ift.tt/Q4EMrc0
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