Two Men Arrested In Hamblen Co. For Drug Sales

Two men were arrested on drug charges in Hamblen County. The pair had been pulled over on Fish Hatchery Road. Police say that 35 year old David Dennison of Mooresburg jumped out of the passenger seat and attempted to flee. He was captured very quickly. However the driver, 39 year old Joshua Crews of Bean Station took off driving through a yard on Fish Hatchery road, but he didn’t get far as he got the car stuck. Police pulled him from the car and took him into custody. Inside their vehicle, officers found meth, marijuana, pills, digital scales, lots of baggies, a red box with a meth residue, and a loaded handgun. Also found was $1,072 cash in mainly $20 bills. Police believe the cash is proceeds from drug sales. Both men have been charged with sale and delivery of schedule I, II, III and VI drugs plus possession of a weapon by a felon.