JACKSON Tenn (August 3, 2015) – A Jackson man facing drug and weapons charges was in city court today.

According to a warrant, Saturday night, a few minutes before midnight, police observed a white GMC Yukon drive behind Gander Mountain after hours. The vehicle remained behind the store with the headlights off.

Officers shone their light on the vehicle and because of the suspicious nature they made contact with occupant.

Officers say they approached and when the investigated they detected the strong odor of marijuana in the vehicle. A further search produced a jar and scales with marijuana residue and a loaded weapon.

Dalton Lee Jaynes is facing multiple charges including simple possession of marijuana, possession of a firearm.