A Knoxville man is facing multiple felony charges after police allegedly discovered methamphetamine and fentanyl during an arrest earlier this month.
According to court records, the Knoxville Police Department conducted a traffic stop on May 12 at approximately 11:34 p.m. for a defective registration lamp.
Authorities made contact with the female driver and a male passenger identified as 42-year-old Zachery Jones of Knoxville. Court documents state Jones had multiple warrants out of Marion County and was taken into custody at the scene.
While arresting Jones, officers reportedly observed a firearm inside the female driver’s purse through an open vehicle door. Court records state the female admitted there was also a THC vape inside the purse. Officers allegedly located the THC vape in the same pocket as a Glock 48 9mm handgun.
According to the criminal complaint, officers asked Jones if he had anything else on his person before being transported to jail and warned him that bringing contraband into the jail could result in additional charges. Jones allegedly stated he did not.
After arriving at the Marion County Jail, a jailer reportedly discovered a folded piece of paper containing a white powder substance inside Jones’ wallet. Court documents state the substance field-tested positive for methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Jones remains held in the Marion County Jail on a $15,000 cash/surety bond. Records show he waived his preliminary hearing.
Jones is charged with two counts of controlled substance violation, third or subsequent offense, both Class D felonies, along with possession of contraband in a correctional institution, also a Class D felony.
Editors Note: All information was obtained from court documents related to the ongoing investigation.
