Neighbor to Indian Trail Middle School arrested on drug charges

An alleged Johnson City drug dealer who lives next to Indian Trail Middle School was apprehended by members of Sheriff Keith Sexton’s Strike Team.

Bobby Gale Phillips, Jr., 64, reportedly sold meth and cocaine earlier to undercover officers at his home off North Road Street. Phillips was taken into custody after a traffic stop and foot pursuit at his home.

The report said officers seized a collection of narcotics from Phillips’ home, including meth, cocaine, Gabapentin, Oxycodone, and morphine.

Phillips charges include:
• Two Counts, Manufacture/Delivery/Sell/Possession of Methamphetamine
• Two Counts, Knowingly Maintaining a Dwelling or Other Structure
• Three Counts, Schedule II Drug Violations To Wit: Drug Free School Zone
• Drug Paraphernalia
• Resisting Arrest
• Evading Arrest
• Driving While Suspended
• Driving While in Possession of Methamphetamine
• Violation of Probation

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