22-year-old Justin Richard Barkey was stopped by police for a headlamp infraction on October 26th. Officers observed this, conducted a traffic stop, and noticed a strong odor of marijuana as they approached the driver’s side door. Barkey stated his girlfriend had been smoking marijuana, and the smell was on his clothes because of it. There was probable cause to search his vehicle, and officers located 14 grams of marijuana, a digital scale, cigarillos, 13 Vicodin pills, and a Glock 21 pistol. Officers later found that Barkey’s license was also suspended/revoked. Barkey was taken into custody for unlawful drug paraphernalia, driving on a suspended/revoked license, simple possession, schedule VI drug violations, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony.
Justin Richard Barkey of Bancroft Court in Clarksville, TN, was booked into the Montgomery County Jail on October 26th, charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license, possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, possession of marijuana, simple possession/casual exchange, unlawful drug paraphernalia, and contempt. A judicial commissioner set his bond at $71,000.
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