Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division apprehended two men from West Tennessee at a Linbar Drive gas station in Nashville. The individuals, identified as Demetris Williams, aged 31, and Jaylan Johnson, aged 22, were found with a significant quantity of narcotics and two loaded firearms in their vehicle, a white Honda Accord.
The arrest occurred after the men were observed conducting drug transactions in the parking lot. The recovered firearms included a Shark custom AR-15 and a Taurus pistol. In addition to the weapons, the authorities seized a large amount of marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, MDMA, and pills that tested positive for fentanyl, along with other paraphernalia.
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Both Williams and Johnson face multiple charges related to gun and drug possession. Johnson also faces an additional charge of criminal impersonation for providing a false name and birth date to detectives. Williams is being held on a $101,000 bond, while Johnson’s bond is set at $102,000.
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