25-year-old Jerry Stanton was charged with possession of marijuana, unlawful drug paraphernalia, DUI, leaving the scene with damage, and driving on a suspended license after hitting a street sign near APSU and trying to flee the scene.
On October 20th, Clarksville Police Officer Michael Hickmon was traveling down College Street when he responded to what sounded like a car accident. Upon arrival Officer Hickmon observed a pickup truck on the opposite side of the road, traveling back into their lane. The truck swerved once more into the opposite lane and back, hitting a street sign that was mounted on the sidewalk. The officer also observed the vehicle leaving the scene and initiated a traffic stop between University Ave and College Street.
Officer Hickmon made contact with the driver who identified himself as Jerry Stanton, who spontaneously stated “I’m fucked up”. Stanton had a strong odor of alcohol as well as marijuana on his person, and bloodshot watery eyes. Stanton stated that he just left a friend’s apartment even though they advised him that he was not safe to drive home. He told the officer he drank one “fuck it bucket” which consists of 6 rums in a single drink.
Officer Hickmon asked if he could administer a field sobriety test, which Stanton consented to. The tasked were administered and to which he performed poorly. Stanton then spontaneously admitted to having marijuana on his person or the truck. A probable cause search was conducted and the officer found on the bench seat a bag of green plant-like material that field-tested positive for THC.
Jerry Stanton was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, unlawful drug paraphernalia, DUI, leaving the scene with damage, and driving on a suspended license. He was later released on a $35,000 bond.