Traffic stop leads to discovery of drugs, three firearms inside vehicle in Mt. Juliet

MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WSMV) - A traffic stop on Interstate 40 led to the discovery of fentanyl, crack cocaine, marijuana, and firearms, according to the Mt. Juliet Police Department.

An officer with MJPD reportedly saw a vehicle “failing to maintain its lane” and was reportedly driving carelessly, so a traffic stop was initiated.

During the stop, MJPD said the officer noticed marijuana residue on the driver’s shirt.

MJPD reported that during the investigation, the 29-year-old Nashville man resisted arrest and tried to “flee,” running into interstate traffic before returning toward the vehicle.

MJPD said the man was tased and safely taken into custody.

During the investigation, police seized two pounds of marijuana, half an ounce of crack cocaine, two grams of fentanyl, and three firearms.

The 29-year-old was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including possession of marijuana for resale, possession of cocaine and fentanyl, evading arrest, resisting arrest, and possession of a weapon during a dangerous felony, police said.

Officials added that the man also had an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in Smyrna.