24-year-old Tyler Shelton was caught in the bathroom by Mr. Green, a security guard at Barstool Nashville, with a “white, powdery substance” on April 21st. Green flagged officers down, advising that Shelton was being removed from the bar. Green stated that he observed Shelton in the bathroom with a clear bag containing a “white, powdery substance.” When officers located Shelton, he reeked of alcohol and stated he had been drinking since “early this afternoon.” During their interaction, Shelton became agitated and tried to walk away. In response, officers then grabbed and detained him. Mr. Meadows, another security guard for the location, told officers that he had witnessed Shelton throw a clear bag near him, prompting him to pick it up and alert the officers. Officers weighed the bag containing the white mystery substance and found it to be approximately 1.7 grams. Shelton was then taken into custody for the unlawful possession of a controlled substance and public intoxication.
Tyler A Shelton of Bradfield Drive in Nashville, TN, was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail on April 21st, charged with simple drug possession and public intoxication. A judicial commissioner set his bond at $1,100, and the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office gave him pre-trial release from their facility.
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