MARION – A man wanted on an outstanding Williamson County arrest warrant for meth possession was arrested after illegal drugs and ammunition were found in his vehicle during a traffic stop conducted by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office early Friday morning.
According to the sheriff’s office, around 1:20 a.m., deputies stopped a vehicle which was occupied by an individual known to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest.
The driver, identified as Joseph M. Leady, was confirmed to have an active Williamson County arrest warrant for failure to appear in court on charges of Methamphetamine Possession.
Leady was ordered to get out of the vehicle, which he would not do on his own, and was subsequently assisted by deputies out of his vehicle.
An investigation determined that Leady was a convicted felon and his driver’s license had expired in 2008.
The following items were located in his vehicle:
- 9.92 grams of Methamphetamine
- 20.94 pounds of Cannabis
- 31 grams of THC Wax
- 2.1 grams of Hash
- Multiple calibers of firearm ammunition
- Schedule 2 Controlled Substances (Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine 30mg)
- Drug packing materials
Leady was arrested and cited for the following:
- Possession with the Intent to Deliver Cannabis greater than 5,000 grams
- Methamphetamine Delivery
- Felon in Possession of Ammunition
- Possession of Controlled Substance
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Operating Uninsured Vehicle
- No Valid Driver’s License
Leady was served a Notice of Asset Forfeiture, provided a hearing date, and advised that the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office intends to seize $435 in cash and a 1997 Ford Ranger pickup truck based on its use by him in the furtherance of the drug trade.
Leady was transported to and remanded into the custody of the Williamson County Jail.