Man arrested on drug, gun charges in Todd County

An investigation Sunday by the Todd County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of a man on drug and gun charges,

Deputy Dennis Brown was notified of a suspicious vehicle on private property and made contact with 56-year old David Carter of Portland, Tennessee.

A news release says Carter admitted his license was suspended and that there was a gun in the console, with a computer check on that gun showing it had been reported stolen in Ohio.

A pipe and a small baggie of methamphetamine were also found in the console, according to police.

Carter was arrested and charged with possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of meth and drug paraphernalia and driving on a DUI suspended license and without insurance.