An Oak Grove man was detained on multiple warrants after attempting to avoid being stopped by law enforcement on Fort Campbell Boulevard Saturday afternoon.
According to Oak Grove Police, a motorbike driven by 40-year-old Donald Merritt in front of them turned onto Gate 7 Road before approaching them on Fort Campbell Boulevard.
Merritt apparently drove into the Sonic parking lot, parked, and then relocated to the opposite side when law enforcement arrived.
Police said that as they approached the motorcycle and discovered that the tag had expired in May 2022, they were told Merritt was inside the restaurant, hanging around. Upon entering the business, officers stopped Merritt as he attempted to make his way to the rear entrance.
Merritt was arrested and charged with failing to register the transfer of a motor vehicle, having no registration receipt, failing to maintain required insurance, and having no motorcycle license. Officers also discovered that he had seven warrants for failure to appear.
While in detention, he reportedly attempted to dispose of a bag of suspected marijuana by dumping it on the floor, and a digital scale was discovered in his hands.
The charges against Merritt included second-degree promoting contraband, tampering with physical evidence, and possessing drug paraphernalia.