Drug Arrest Made

Springfield, TN, March 2nd, 2018- On Thursday, March 1st, Johnny B. Jones (A.K.A. “Big Dad”) of Springfield, was arrested for 3 counts of Selling a Controlled Substance (Schedule II – Cocaine) and 3 counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Schedule II – Cocaine).

This investigation was a joint operation conducted with narcotics agents from the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office and the Springfield Police Department.

Mr. Jones was indicted by the Grand Jury of Robertson County.  A bond of $55,000.00 was set by the Circuit Court of Robertson County. As a result of the investigation and illegal sale and distribution of drugs from his food truck, it has been seized as part of the investigation.

“We hope this serves as a warning to those who choose to sell drugs in our community,” said Chief Deputy Sheriff Michael Van Dyke.  “We will investigate and bring to justice anyone who is distributing illegal drugs in our community; whether you are a business owner or dealing from the streets. I am very proud of the continued partnership between the Springfield Police Department’s Narcotics Unit and our Sheriff’s Office. We will continue to work together to ensure the safety of our community.”