TAZEWELL, Tenn. — A New Tazewell man faces several drug charges after police said they found several bags worth of drugs and a gun during a traffic stop on Monday.
They said Christopher Dean, 44, of New Tazewell was stopped on Richardson road for a traffic violation. Police searched the car and said they found a large number of narcotics and a gun, as well as $897 in cash.
Dean faces charges for possessing, selling or delivering narcotics. He also faces charges for having a gun and body armor while committing a felony.
Police also said he violated the state's seatbelt law and will also be charged for possessing a weapon as a convicted felon.
