A man who was discovered stumbling into the side of the Quick Shop last week was charged with possession of drugs and driving under the influence. According to police reports Cannon County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Gullett was sitting at the redlight at Main and South McCrary when he noticed a White Chevrolet pickup pull into the parking lot of the Quick Shop. Deputy Gullett reports that he saw the driver attempt to step out of the vehicle and stumble. The driver who was identified as Justin Hutchins continued to stumble as he went into the store. Gullett turned around and came back just in time before Hutchins got into his truck. Deputy Gullett noticed that his eyes were bloodshot. While Deputy Gullett was searching him, he found a small bag that contained a white powder believed to be Methamphetamine. After placing him in custody Hutchins agreed to take field sobriety tests then later refused one of the tests. Hutchins then agreed to submit to a blood alcohol test. After transporting him to the Cannon County Jail, Deputy Gullett tested the white powder and it came back positive for Methamphetamine. Mr. Hutchins was then charged with driving under the influence first offense and possession of schedule 2 controlled substance. Mr. Hutchins will answer to these charges in General Sessions Court on August 7th at 9:00
