MAN WITH FELONY CONVICTION ARRESTED WITH GUN AND DRUGS AT CROSSVILLE GAS STATION
On December 20, 2025, Officer Jessie Henson responded to a report of an overdose at Mr. Zip’s Gas Station, where dispatch had advised that the individual possibly possessed a weapon. Upon arrival, a witness directed the officer to Justin R. Dykes, who was standing at the cash register wearing a white shirt and blue jeans. Officer Henson observed the handle of a pistol protruding from Dykes’ right pocket, secured the firearm for safety, and noted that Dykes appeared lethargic and unaware of the removal.
Dykes exhibited signs of impairment, including watery eyes, slurred speech, unsteadiness, and saliva buildup, and only complied with instructions to step outside after multiple requests.With assistance from Officer Brittany Price, who obtained consent to search, officers recovered from Dykes’ pockets a cellophane wrapper containing various pills (later identified as alprazolam and acetaminophen/hydrocodone), an envelope with additional acetaminophen/oxycodone pills, and a straw containing white powder commonly used for ingesting narcotics.
Dykes spontaneously admitted he should not possess a firearm due to a prior felony conviction from approximately four to five years earlier, which was confirmed by dispatch. A witness, who had called 911 after observing Dykes’ impaired behavior and visible firearm while at the ATM, provided a consistent account and had recorded the incident on his body camera.
Dykes was arrested for public intoxication, simple possession of Schedule II drugs, possession of a handgun while under the influence, and unlawful possession of a weapon.
He was transported to the Cumberland County Justice Center, where warrants were served. The seized Smith & Wesson .38 Special revolver, ammunition, and all pills were documented and placed into evidence at the Crossville Police Department.
