The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department.
Day Shift August 18: A Squad
26-007916 – 6700 BLK Ringgold Road – SIA / Arrest – Police were flagged down by a concerned citizen regarding a possible intoxicated driver at the fuel station. Police made contact with the driver and his passenger, who both appeared nervous. Officers were informed that there was methamphetamine inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted, and police located 1.8g of methamphetamine, .9g of fentanyl, and a hoard of paraphernalia including scales with residue, burned straws, multiple small baggies with narcotics residue, and multiple unused small baggies typical with resale or delivery of narcotics. Both parties were taken into custody for Possession of Methamphetamine for Resale, Possession of Fentanyl for Resale, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, with additional charges for Driving on Suspended and Financial Responsibility…