2 Arrested In Big-Time Nashville Heroin Bust

NASHVILLE, TN — Metro Nashville Police say two people were arrested last week as a result of a six-month investigation into heroin trafficking in the Nashville area.

Tommie Myles II, 40, of Jackson, Miss., was arrested Wednesday after allegedly receiving a large amount of cash from Kendrick Perry, 36, of Nashville. Police said they stopped Myles' rented SUV and detectives located more than $58,000 cash, four cell phones and a handgun. Myles allegedly admitted the cash was the proceeds of a marijuana deal. He is charged with money laundering and is free on $75,000 bond.

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On Thursday, Perry was stopped on Hermitage Avenue. Police say he had approximately 30 grams of heroin in his pocket. During a search of Perry’s pickup truck, detectives say they located a hidden compartment containing a loaded handgun, 95 grams of heroin, and $20,000 cash. During the subsequent search of his home, detectives seized 1.5 pounds of heroin and drug paraphernalia including scales. During a search at a second location on 11th Avenue North, detectives say they found more cash hidden in the air vents and a gun. Perry's Porsche 911, valued at $200,000, was also seized.

Perry is charged with heroin possession in a drug-free school zone, felon in possession of a gun, a crooks with guns law violation, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held in lieu of $155,000 bond.

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