20-year-old Jovanta Collins was charged with DUI, possession of a handgun while under the influence, and failure to exercise due care when deputies say they responded to a crash on I-24, smelled marijuana, and found a gun in the car.
On November 17th, Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Alex Snider was dispatched to a crash on I-24 eastbound at the 13.8-mile marker in Montgomery County. Upon arrival, a gray 2008 Honda Accord was seen with extensive front end damage. Deputies already at the scene informed Trooper Snider they found a Taurus 22 caliber handgun between the driver seat and the center console.
According to the report, Trooper Snider made contact with Jovanta Collins and could smell a strong odor of marijuana coming from him, and he had “pinkish-red eyes.” Collins was then taken to Exit 19, where he performed poorly on four field sobriety tests. He was then placed under arrest and taken for a blood draw.
Jovanta Collins was arrested and charged with DUI, possession of a handgun while under the influence, and failure to exercise due care. He was later released on a $12,500 bond.
