TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO LARGE METH SEIZURE

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN— On Wednesday Evening, May 6, 2026, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 40 on a white Nissan Sedan for failure to maintain lane
and illegal window tint.
Deputies made contact with the driver and noticed a strong odor of Marijuana coming from the vehicle.
Deputy Reed and K9 Tuco conducted an open-air sniff around the car. K9 Tuco positively indicated on
the vehicle for the presence of illegal narcotics.
A search of the vehicle revealed approximately 2 pounds Methamphetamine and $3,066 of US
Currency. Both occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody and transported to the Putnam County
Jail.
Tynerick Dewon Turner, of Nashville, TN, was charged with Manufacture, Delivery, Sell of
Methamphetamine. Turner has a bond set at $55,000 and a court date of June 8, 2026.
Arhson Dejun Jackson, of Madison, TN, was charged with Manufacture, Delivery, Sell of
Methamphetamine. Jackson has a bond set at $55,000 and a court date of June 6, 2026.
Sheriff Farris said, “The interstate through Putnam County is often used as a pipeline for illegal drugs
coming out of larger cities, like Nashville, but let me be clear. If you bring drugs into Putnam County,
there will be consequences. We are dedicated to remaining proactive every single day to keep these
dangerous, illegal narcotics off of our streets and away from Putnam County.”