Warren County deputies say a routine search warrant on Francis Ferry Road turned into a serious drug and gun bust on March 27, with two men jailed, a four-year-old child removed from the home, and what appears to be a small home-based operation shut down for now.
Search Warrant Leads To Arrests And Gun Seizure
Investigators with the Warren County Narcotics Division carried out the warrant at the Francis Ferry Road residence and arrested Michael Christopher Reagan and Joseph William Muncey, according to the Warren County Sheriff's Department. Inside, deputies say they found baggies containing a white crystalline substance believed to be methamphetamine, unused plastic baggies, multiple digital scales, and other drug paraphernalia.
Deputies also report seizing a loaded revolver from inside the home. In a separate safe, investigators say they located nine more firearms, which were taken and booked into evidence. A four-year-old child found in the residence was turned over to a family member, and deputies say that transfer happened without incident.
Reagan was charged with felony possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell or deliver, possession of a weapon during the commission of a dangerous felony, child abuse, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Muncey faces felony possession with intent to sell or deliver, simple possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, and outstanding warrants for failure to pay child support and failure to appear. Both men remain in custody at the Warren County Jail as investigators keep processing evidence, according to the sheriff's office.
How The Charges Stack Up Under Tennessee Law
Under Tennessee Code § 39-17-417, possession with intent to sell or deliver a Schedule II drug such as methamphetamine is a felony that can bring significant prison time, according to Justia. Prosecutors often look at factors such as packaging, scales, and other paraphernalia to argue intent rather than simple personal use.
The firearm allegation tied to Reagan’s case falls under the state’s weapons provisions, which address possessing or using a gun during a dangerous felony. That statute can add mandatory consecutive prison time on top of a narcotics conviction, per Justia. Those kinds of paired drug and gun charges are a common combination in Tennessee courts.
Case Moves Forward As Deputies Ask For Tips
According to the sheriff's post, the seized suspected narcotics and firearms will be processed and submitted for testing as investigators build the case for prosecutors. The Warren County Sheriff's Department is asking anyone with information about illegal drug activity to contact the Warren County Narcotics Division at (931) 473-7863, according to the Warren County Sheriff's Department.
No bond amounts or initial court dates for Reagan or Muncey were listed in the public statement.
