Lincoln County Deputies Investigating a Drug Case involving The death of One Man

Lincoln County Deputies Investigating a Drug Case involving The death of One Man

Tuesday a deputy with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop involving three occupants. During the stop, one passenger admitted to ingesting an illegal narcotic. The individual was transported to HH Lincoln Health Services hospital in Fayetteville, where he later died. The deceased has been identified as 3l -year-old Jeffery Dawayne Roberts of Lincoln County. An active investigation into the circumstances surrounding Roberts' death is ongoing. As part of this effort, authorities are working to identify the source of the illegal narcotics involved. The investigation has since extended into Franklin County and is being conducted jointly by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. Wednesday at approximately I l:30 a.m., deputies from both agencies executed a search warrant at a residence located at 101 Hickory Drive in Huntland, Tennessee. During the search, investigators seized

. Approximately one ounce of a substance believed to be methamphetamine

. Approximately two ounces of a substance believed to be marijuana

. Three rifles

. Two shotguns

. One pistol

. Drug paraphernalia

As a result of the investigation, three individuals were arrested at the residence:

Andrew Riley Archer has been charged with two counts

. Manufacture, delivery, or sale of a Schedule II controlled substance Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Possession of drug paraphernalia and  Maintaining a dwelling for drug purposes

Gordon Daniel Prock has been charged with:

. Manufacture, delivery, or sale of a Schedule II controlled substance, Unlawful possession of a firearm, Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony

Jason Taylor Foster has been charged with:

. Possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, Possession of drug paraphernalia

The investigation into Roberts' death remains ongoing. Additional charges may be forthcoming as the investigation progresses. Authorities are asking anyone with information related to this case to contact the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office or Crimestoppers.