(November 18, 2013) Jackson, TN – On Thursday Investigators from the Jackson-Madison County Metro Narcotics Unit were on routine street patrol when they encountered a vehicle driven by Larry Clark.
Investigators attempted to stop the vehicle for a traffic violation, Clark fled at a high rate of speed. As officers pursued, Clark failed to negotiate the turn from East Lafayette Street onto Lindsey Street and struck a tree at that intersection. The car came to a stop and Clark was taken into custody.
A search of the vehicle and his person revealed Clark to be in possession of approximately 12.2 grams of Crack Cocaine, 4.8 grams of Marijuana in four individual bags and a loaded .38 caliber handgun which was reported stolen from another state.
He had $2,237 in U.S. currency which was seized under the civil forfeiture laws of the Tennessee Drug Control Act and the drugs seized in this case have an estimated street value of $1,300. Clark is currently on parole for felony convictions in Tennessee.
Larry G. Clark, age 58, of 530 East Main Street, Apartment 6 in Jackson was charged with Possession of Crack Cocaine with Intent to Sell or Distribute, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Sell or Distribute, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of a Firearm during commission of a Dangerous Felony, Possession of Stolen Property, Negligent Driving, Felony Evading Arrest and Driving on a Revoked Drivers License. He is currently being held at the Madison County Criminal Justice Complex where he awaits arraignment in Madison County General Sessions Court.
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 731-424-847
