'Am I going to jail': Man caught drag racing with drugs, stolen gun, police say
Nov 14, 2024
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man was arrested on his birthday after police say he was driving recklessly while fleeing from a traffic stop and was later caught with drugs and a stolen gun.
Tre'maun Williams, 26, is charged with a convicted felon in possession of a handgun, possession of a firearm/dangerous felony, theft of firearm less than $2,500, drag racing, intentionally evading arrest in auto, reckless driving, possession of marijuana, and manufacture/deliver/sell a controlled substance.
Tre'maun Williams (SCSO)
According to police, a man filed a report stating that his gun was stolen on July 8.
On November 13, detectives say they were following up on an investigation where a blue Chevy Camaro had sped away from the scene of a traffic stop.
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When detectives arrived at the 2600 block of Hawkins Mill Road, which was the address registered to the blue Camaro, they said they could see the car in the backyard through the cracks in the fence.
After further investigation, detectives were able to confirm that it was the blue Camaro that fled the scene of a traffic stop.
That is when detectives knocked on the side door of the home and a woman answered but stated she didn't know who the car belonged to and that she was only there staying with a friend.
A gate was open where the Camaro was parked, so detectives say they went into the backyard and knocked on a shed door.
Williams opened the door and was immediately detained. Detectives say they could smell a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside the shed. When they asked if he knew why they were there, Williams said "Yeah, are you towing my car and am I going to jail?"
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Before detectives walked him to the squad car, they asked the woman inside the home to grab him some shoes, and she said she didn't know where any shoes for him were located.
At that time, detectives went back to the shed to grab Williams some shoes and saw marijuana and a handgun in plain sight.
Williams told detectives that there were about 3 "bows" in the shed, which pounds of weed is commonly called.
After a search warrant was issued, detectives tagged the narcotics, drug paraphernalia, a handgun, and ammunition. The handgun was shown to be stolen from a theft from a motor vehicle out of Appling Farms.
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The marijuana, mushrooms, and spight all came back positive. There was a total of $4,317 that was also found and seized.
Tre'maun Williams was taken to 201 Poplar for booking. His court date is scheduled for Friday morning.
On June 12, Williams was found guilty of criminal conspiracy drugs and weapons in Arkansas.