Routine Traffic Stop Leads to Cookeville Drug Arrest

Authorities arrested a Cookeville man after a routine traffic stop Sunday.

Russell Cornell McDonald faces a charge of the manufacture, distribute, or sell of a schedule 6 controlled substance.

Russell Cornell McDonald faces drug charges after a routine traffic stop Sunday.

Cookeville police initially stopped McDonald for turning right onto Broad Street in a no turn on red zone.

During the investigation, officers placed McDonald under arrest for an active warrant in Putnam County.

The incident report states that authorities found 42.6 grams of Marijuana in the vehicle.

Officers also cited McDonald for no insurance and failure to obey a traffic control device.