ALGOOD, T.N. — The Algood Police Department says a traffic stop led to a serious drug arrest in front of Algood Elementary School. On Saturday, March 7th around 2am, Officer Joseph Harsh conducted a traffic stop on a red pickup truck for illegal window tint on Dry Valley Road, in front of Algood Elementary School, according to a news release.
Authorities say Officer Harsh was speaking with the driver, Alexander Williams, when he saw drug paraphernalia in plain view which led to a search of the vehicle. This search yielded 11 grams of Methamphetamine (separated for resale), 65 grams of marijuana, $461 cash, and several items of drug paraphernalia including resale bags, scales, and smoking pipes, according to a news release.
Alexander Williams
Williams was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving on Revoked Driver’s License, Possession of Controlled Substance,
Manufacture of Controlled Substance, Driving while in Possession of Methamphetamine, and Drug-free School Zone.
Williams is currently being held on $128,600 bond at the Putnam County Justice Center.
