Two arrested after detectives witness suspected drug transaction, Nashville police say
MNPD said detectives recovered two handguns from the side of the interstate, while 13.3 grams of cocaine and a digital scale were found in the vehicle.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Two men were arrested Thursday night after detectives reportedly witnessed a drug transaction, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.
MNPD reports that TITANS Unit detectives witnessed an illegal drug transaction on South 6th Street on Thursday night.
Following the transaction, detectives tried to stop a Nissan Altima, but the driver would not stop. The driver was identified as 21-year-old Anthony L. Powell.
An MNPD helicopter followed the Altima until spike strips were successfully deployed.
Powell and his passenger, 20-year-old Deonquae Scott, bailed from the vehicle on I-24 West near the Briley Parkway entrance ramp before running into a wood line.
The pair was arrested a short time later.
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MNPD said detectives recovered two handguns from the side of the interstate, while 13.3 grams of cocaine and a digital scale were found in the vehicle.
Powell was charged with evading arrest by motor vehicle, evading arrest, gun possession during the commission of a felony, and cocaine possession. He was also wanted on an outstanding domestic violence warrant.
MNPD said Powell was convicted of felony drug possession and unlawful gun possession in December 2024, which resulted in a five-year probated sentence.
“Scott is charged with evading arrest and misdemeanor drug possession for having a pill without a prescription. Scott, who was convicted of felony evading in July and received a two-year probated sentence, is free on $4,000 bond,” MNPD said.
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