SUBJECT: Felony Drug Arrest DATE: 10/17/17 TIME: 1:00 a.m.
PREPARED BY: Officer Kirt Stillwagon APPROVED BY: Sgt. Hodges
On 10/16/17, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Isiaha D Milligan (2610 Plymouth Rd., Johnson City, Tn., 23 years old) and Niya T Tarter ( 1101 Beechwood Dr., Johnson City,Tn., 25 years old). Milligan was charged with Delivery of Marijuana and Driving on Revoked License. Tarter was charged with Felony Possession of Schedule VI and Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia.
At approximately 8:35 p.m. on 10/16/17, officers were on patrol when they observed a white Chevrolet Caprice that was driven by Isiaha Milligan. Officers knew that Mr. Milligan did not have a valid driver’s license and a traffic stop was conducted. During the stop, officers were overcome by the odor of marijuana emitting from the passenger compartment of the vehicle. Officers had Milligan exit the vehicle and questioned him about the odor. Milligan then advised that there was marijuana inside the vehicle. Officers then spoke with the passenger, Niya Tate. Tate admitted to owning a backpack that contained marijuana. A search of the vehicle was conducted and officers located a Felony amount of marijuana in Tarter’s backpack. Officers then located a large sum of US currency in the glove box in several denominations which is indicative of drug sales.
Police arrested Mr. Milligan and Ms. Tarter and they were transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where both are being held on a $11,000 bond. Arraignment is set for Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at 1:30 p.m., in Washington County General Sessions Court.