Parker arrested on drug charges

Sterling Parker Jr.

Sterling Parker Jr. was arrested on drug-related charges following a multi-county investigation.

"On Oct. 11, the Cannon County Sheriff's Department along with Coffee County and Manchester Police Department served a search warrant at 9084 Hollow Springs Road and the person who lives there, Sterling Parker Jr., was arrested," said Sheriff's Investigator Anthony Young.

Parker was charged possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia and with maintaining a dwelling for the purpose of illegal drug sales.

"This was a joint effort by all the departments that were involved," Young said.

Participating in the raid were Sheriff Darrell Young and Deputies Eric Moss, Randy Neal and Steve McMillen.
A hearing on the charges is set for Dec. 4 in General Sessions Court.