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.
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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