Trio arrested after police allegedly find drugs during traffic stop

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three people are facing drug charges after police said they found methamphetamine in a car during a traffic stop.

On July 5 at 4:46 p.m., while participating in Operation Code Zero, the Crump Station Task Force observed a maroon Subaru Legacy with tinted windows obstructing the vehicle’s view traveling northbound on New Getwell Road.

A roadside check was carried out and the tint was found to be darker than the legal limit.

The driver of the vehicle, Steve Jackson, and a passenger, James Edward, were both wanted on arrest warrants.

Officers searched the vehicle with the consent of the owner and passenger, Jessica Jackson, and discovered scales, syringes and methamphetamine.

Steve Jackson, 45, was arrested on a warrant issued by Fayette County.

Jessica Jackson, 41, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. Her bail was set at $4,000.

James Edwards, 29, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. His bail was set at $75,000.