An investigation spanning over six months into drug smuggling at the Downtown Detention Center has resulted in the indictment of four individuals. The accused include a woman and three current inmates, all facing felony charges related to methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Specialized Investigations Division detectives, in collaboration with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), identified Devin Popejoy, 28, as a key facilitator in smuggling drugs into the facility. Popejoy allegedly coordinated with Emmanuel Webb, 30, who is awaiting trial for first-degree murder. It is claimed that Popejoy set up drug-related telephone conference calls between Webb and third parties during his jailhouse calls to her.
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Popejoy, who recently moved to Vermont, was arrested over the weekend as a fugitive from Tennessee. She faces charges of felony meth and fentanyl possession but was allowed to post bond. Authorities are making arrangements to extradite her back to Tennessee.
In addition to Webb, two other inmates, Anthony Farr Jr., 24, and Roderick Rogers Jr., 24, are also indicted. Farr is currently serving a six-year sentence for kidnapping and aggravated assault, while Rogers is jailed for violating probation on a conviction for aggravated assault against a first responder.
The indictments specify various charges: Webb is charged with one count of felony meth possession and one count of felony fentanyl possession. Farr faces two counts of felony meth possession, two counts of felony fentanyl possession, and having contraband in a penal institution. Rogers faces similar charges.
As part of the ongoing investigation, the DCSO recently conducted cell searches, uncovering liquid meth, papers soaked in liquid meth, crystal meth, and fentanyl. Detectives and DCSO staff continue to work on identifying other individuals involved in this case.
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