Lebanon, Tennessee – Wilson County authorities are searching for a 43-year-old man on multiple felony drug charges.
According to the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office, Derrick J. Burnley, born Sept. 8, 1982, is wanted in connection with several alleged felony offenses, including failure to appear on bond jumping and multiple controlled substance charges.
The sheriff’s office listed charges including manufacture, delivery, sale and possession of Schedule I, II, IV and VI drugs. Authorities allege the case includes five Schedule I counts and two Schedule II counts, as well as a cocaine charge involving 0.5 grams or more. Officials also cited a Schedule VI marijuana/hashish case involving approximately 14.175 grams — equal to about half an ounce — along with possession of drug paraphernalia.
The failure to appear charge stems from an alleged bond jumping violation tied to prior drug-related proceedings, according to the sheriff’s office.
Authorities are asking anyone with information on Burnley’s whereabouts to contact the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office at 615-444-1412, extension 3. Officials said tips may remain anonymous.
The case may be relevant to local commuters and workers, as law enforcement continues efforts to locate the suspect within the county.
No additional details about Burnley’s last known location were immediately released. The investigation remains ongoing.
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