Continuing Narcotics Investigation Leads to Arrests of 3 Men Downtown for Felony Cocaine Sales

A continuing investigation into drug sales downtown by Specialized Investigations Division undercover detectives led to Monday night's arrests of three men for felony street sales of cocaine.

Keihmondre J. Terrell, 26, is charged with selling one gram of cocaine to an undercover detective near the intersection of 4th Avenue and Broadway for $60 on May 18. He was taken into custody Monday night at 3rd Avenue South and Demonbreun Street. A judicial commissioner set his bond at $7,500. At the time of his arrest, Terrell was free on $10,000 bond after being charged with felony aggravated assault for allegedly firing shots at his cousin in East Nashville last October.

Jonathan D. Davis, 26, is charged with selling cocaine to undercover detectives on two occasions, one gram each time, on May 11 and May 18. He was taken into custody near the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Broadway. The price was $60 in the May 11 sale that took place near the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Broadway. It was $80 in the May 18 sale that took place near the intersection of 4th Avenue and Broadway. Davis also had outstanding warrants that charge him with domestic assault and vandalism. He remains jailed on those charges and will be booked on the drug warrants today.

Otis E. Murphy, 46, who was taken into custody Monday night near the intersection of 3rd Avenue North and Broadway, is charged with selling cocaine to undercover detectives near the intersection of 4th Avenue and Broadway on May 18. He is also charged with selling undercover detectives a counterfeit white powder that he said was cocaine on May 11 near the intersection of 3rd Avenue North and Broadway. The price was $60, but the powder did not show to be cocaine during field testing. The powder has been sent to the MNPD Crime Laboratory for further testing.

For those seeking treatment for drug addiction, the Community Overdose Response Team (CORT) can help. CORT is a free and confidential resource to help find drug and alcohol treatment for individuals who are at risk of an overdose. The service is offered free of charge regardless of health insurance status. The team works with an individual to determine the appropriate level of care (e.g., detox, residential, or outpatient treatment, etc.). To make a referral or learn more about this resource for our community, call CORT at 615-687-1701.