(October 22, 2013) Jackson TN – On Saturday, Investigators from the Jackson-Madison County Metro Narcotics Unit with assistance from the Jackson Police Department’s Gang Enforcement Unit, Tactical Unit, K-9 Unit and Street Crimes Unit performed an operation to address concerns of criminal activity on the property of the BP gas station located at 1215 Whitehall Street in east Jackson. The operation addressed open-air drug sales on the parking lot as well as the service of a search warrant on the business itself.
On the parking lot, a juvenile was taken into custody after he was found to have Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia and a loaded .45 caliber handgun in his possession. Officers later determined that the handgun was stolen. The juvenile was transported to the Madison County Juvenile Detention Center and was charged with Possession of Marijuana, Evading Arrest, Possession of Stolen Property, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Also on the parking lot, Officers discovered that Marquice Woodson had two outstanding warrants for his arrest in addition to a small amount of Marijuana which was in his pants pocket.
While serving the search warrant on the business, officers made contact with three employees, Mohammad Jafari, Ronald Pettis and Earlene Forrest. Mohammad Jafari was found to be in possession of 7-Hydrocodone pills, 3-Oxycodone pills and a loaded 9mm handgun. Ronald Pettis was found to be in possession of 1-Hydrocodone pill and Earlene Forrest was found to be in possession of a plastic bag which contained Cocaine residue. Further search of the premises revealed a digital scale, Marijuana residue, drug packaging materials and prescription drugs which were apparently being sold from the business. Officers also discovered that the business was allowing customers to consume beer inside the building which it does not have the proper beer permit for.
Mohammad Ahmad Jafari, age 24, of 31 Partridge Cove in Jackson was charged with Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell or Distribute and Possession of a Firearm in commission of a Dangerous Felony with other possible charges pending further investigation. He was arraigned in Jackson City Court and was released after posting a $15,000 bond.
Anyone with additional information about this case or any other drug activity can call the Jackson Madison County Metro Narcotics Unit at 731-424-6485 or CrimeStoppers at 731-424-8477.
