Zachary Johnson charged with having a handgun while smoking out in his car at Percy Priest lake

Zachary Johnson charged with having a handgun while smoking out in his car at Percy Priest lake

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29-year-old Zachary Johnson was in his vehicle at the Cook Day Use Area of Percy Priest Lake in the early hours of Saturday morning when an officer conducted a traffic stop on him due to the area being closed. While he was explaining that he was “playing on his phone,” the officer noticed a strong smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Johnson admitted to having a little bit of marijuana in the vehicle and that he had just smoked, too. He also advised of a firearm in the vehicle. A search revealed 14 grams of marijuana in the center console and an M&P Shield 9mm under the front passenger seat.

Zachary Johnson (MNPD)
Zachary Johnson (MNPD)

Zachary Johnson of Harbor Hill Pl in Nashville, TN, was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail on January 14th, charged with possession of a weapon while under the influence. A judicial commissioner set his bond at $1,000.

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