Window tint violation leads to discovery of cocaine in convicted felon’s vehicle in Sumner County

SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Nashville man who reportedly served more than a decade in federal prison was arrested once again after authorities caught with him with $100,000 worth of cocaine in Sumner County.

Members of the 18th Judicial District Drug Task Force (JDTF) told News 2 they pulled the Hyundai over because of dark window tint. When the agent spoke to 45-year-old Reginald Jones Jr., he said he was headed to the Kentucky state line to gamble at a casino. However, the agent smelled marijuana and told the suspect he had probable cause to search the car.

Jones is a convicted felon with a criminal history dating back a quarter of a century in Nashville. His prior arrests there include possession of a gambling device, drug possession, tampering with evidence, and evading arrest…

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