2 Franklin County traffic stops lead to 3 drug-related arrests

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.

(Source: Franklin County Sheriff’s Office)

(Source: Franklin County Sheriff’s Office)

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.