24-year-old Gavin Grantham was charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana with intent. Grantham’s charges stem from a routine traffic stop that concluded with three grams of weed and a hidden handgun in the center console.
On May 22nd, Sgt. Scott detected a violation in a vehicle’s registration alongside a defective headlight. A traffic stop was initiated at the intersection of Webster Ln and North Cumberland in Lebanon. The driver, who was identified as Gavin Grantham, informed Scott that a handgun was located under the center console of the car. The gun, which was later retrieved, was recognized as a Keltic .380 handgun.
Upon further investigation in the vehicle, Scott discovered a bag containing three grams of marijuana as well as a portion of a digital scale. Scott recovered the remaining pieces of the scale inside the pocket of Grantham’s pants. Grantham’s phone revealed multiple messages referencing the selling of narcotics. The Lebanon native was previously charged with aggravated burglary and vandalism, inducing a violation of being in possession of the handgun.
Gavin Grantham was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana with intent. His bond was set at $7,500.
