Crime & Safety
Washington Man Drove Cross-Country With 4 Pounds Of Pot, $36,000 In Cash: Nashville Police
A 39-year-old Washington man is accused of carrying a variety of marijuana products for resale.
MADISON, TN — A Washington state man drove cross-country with four pounds of marijuana and pot derivatives and more than $36,000 in cash, according to Metro Police.
George E. Walker, 39, was stopped on Gallatin Pike Tuesday afternoon for speeding in a school zone and weaving in traffic, police say.
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A search of Walker's car yielded the loose marijuana, marijuana wax and edibles. In addition, investigators say they found $36,331 in cash.
Walker, a recent Nashville arrival, is suspected of carrying the pot and cash across the country. MNPD said he was cooperative with investigators.
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He is charged with possession with intent to resale and possession of drug paraphernalia. His bond is set at $16,500.
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