38-year-old David John Smith was observed driving his Ford F-150 recklessly near Trenton Road and Tiny Town Road around 6 p.m. on April 23rd. Officers noticed him in the parking lot of the 7/11 nearby, showing signs of impairment as he admitted to having three shots about 2 hours before driving to the gas station. He consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. During a subsequent search, they located a small, yellow Diazepam pill rolled in a $1 bill with residue on it, a loaded .45 caliber handgun near his driver’s seat, and a brown bag full of 99-brand alcohol shooters with one open and nearly empty. After being informed of implied consent, he agreed to provide a blood sample. Smith was taken into custody for simple possession, driving under the influence, and possession of a handgun while being under the influence.
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David John Smith of Rosewood Drive in Clarksville, TN, was booked into the Montgomery County Jail on April 23rd, charged with driving under the influence, simple possession, and possession of a handgun while under the influence. A judicial commissioner set his bond at $3,500.
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