On August 1, 2023, officers with the Dunlap Police Department were notified by the McMinnville Police Department of a stolen vehicle that was possibly at a residence in Dunlap. McMinnville also advised that the vehicle may be occupied by Dameion E. Ervin from Chattanooga, TN.
Officers located and recovered the alleged stolen vehicle behind the residence, and Ervin was found inside the home.
Ervin advised officers that he had borrowed the vehicle the previous night. Ervin’s wallet and identification were found inside the vehicle during an inventory. Also found inside the vehicle during the search were a modified snorting straw and a glass jar containing what field tested as methamphetamine.
Ervin was placed under arrest for Possession of Schedule II (Methamphetamine) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. McMinnville Police will also have charges on Ervin for the alleged theft of the vehicle.