Undercover detectives, assigned to the department’s six precincts, charged 142 persons this week with mostly drug and prostitution offenses as the result of investigations in various Nashville neighborhoods.
South Precinct detectives charged 23 persons as the result of investigations on Linbar Drive, Edmondson Pike, Harding Place, and Colemont Drive. Seized were 14.1 grams of cocaine and 38.6 grams of marijuana.
Hermitage Precinct detectives charged 20 persons as the result of investigations on Lebanon Pike, University Court, Lewis Street, Claiborne Street, 1st Avenue South, Charles E. Davis Boulevard, Murfreesboro Pike, and Bonnamere Drive. Seized were 21.3 grams of cocaine, 38.6 grams of marijuana, 81 various pills, two weapons and one vehicle.
West Precinct detectives charged 35 persons as the result of investigations on Sonya Drive, 12th Avenue South at Wade Avenue, 37th Avenue North at Charlotte Pike, Bridgeway Drive, and Morrow Road. Seized were 2.5 pounds of marijuana, 16 grams of cocaine, two weapons, one vehicle and $920 cash.
North Precinct detectives charged 22 persons as the result of investigations on Gallatin Pike, Clarksville Pike, Dr. D.B. Todd Boulevard, Dupont Avenue, Dickerson Pike, Jefferson Street, Wheless Street, and 28th Avenue North. Seized were 19.1 grams of cocaine, 27.1 grams of marijuana, 184 various pills, one weapon and one vehicle.
East Precinct detectives charged 28 persons as the result of investigations on Edith Street, Fatherland Street, Lischey Avenue, Gallatin Pike, and Seymour Avenue. Seized were 3.9 ounces of cocaine, nine ounces of marijuana, 35 Lortab pills, four vehicles, three weapons and $2,415 cash.
Central Precinct detectives charged 14 persons as the result of investigations on Church, Union, and Commerce Streets, Rosa Parks Boulevard, and 3rd Avenue South. Seized were 58 grams of cocaine and several ecstasy pills.
Persons suspecting drug activity in their neighborhoods are urged to call the police department’s 244-DOPE hotline. Callers to the hotline can remain anonymous.
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