42-year-old Joseph Morgan was caught with meth and cocaine while at a Shell Gas Station on Long Hollow Pike on August 8th. When the officers arrived, they spoke with Morgan, who informed them that he had driven to the gas station. Morgan stated he was driving Courtney Cirelli to her parent’s home in Memphis. Officers then spoke with Cirelli, who suggested they search the vehicle. Upon searching the vehicle, the officers found a loaded syringe containing 36ccs of a clear substance, which Morgan admitted to being methamphetamine. They also found a cut straw with white powder residue that later tested positive for cocaine. Upon checking Morgan’s information, the officers discovered that he was a registered sex offender.
Further investigation revealed that Morgan had been charged with failure to report as a sex offender in multiple counties in Florida and Kentucky. Morgan had also failed to report as a sex offender upon entering Tennessee. In addition, Morgan’s Kentucky driver’s license was found to be suspended. Morgan was then taken into custody for possession of meth, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, and driving on a suspended license.
Joseph W. Morgan of Jones Ave in Drakesboro, KY, was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail on August 8th, charged with unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, drugs, and driving on suspended license. A judicial commissioner set his bond at $3,000, and the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office gave him pre-trial release from their facility.
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