NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A routine traffic stop in Nashville led to the arrest of two men and the seizure of drugs, a stolen firearm, and cash, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD).
Traffic Stop Leads to Major Seizure
On Tuesday night, officers pulled over a vehicle on 39th Avenue North for a traffic violation. During the stop, police spotted marijuana in plain sight, leading to a search of the vehicle.
Inside, officers discovered:
Over three pounds of marijuana
Two full 16-ounce bottles of promethazine cough syrup
A stolen firearm (reported missing in Sumner County)
Digital scales and plastic baggies
Cash
Suspects & Charges
Stephen Boyd (26)
Boyd, who has a prior aggravated assault conviction (2022), was found in possession of the stolen gun.
Charges:
Theft of a firearm
Felon in possession of a weapon
Felony weapon possession
Driving without a license
Two counts of drug possession
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Bond: $53,000
Jaden Wright (18)
Charges:
Two counts of drug possession
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Bond: $29,000
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities are investigating possible connections to illegal drug distribution and firearm trafficking. This arrest highlights MNPD’s ongoing efforts to combat crime in Nashville.
