Search Warrant in Lynnville Leads to Drug and Firearms Arrest

GILES COUNTY, TN – The Giles County Sheriff's Department, along with members of the 22nd Judicial Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant on July 8, 2025, at a residence located in the 100 block of Ella West Circle in Lynnville.

Following the search, Jonathan Abernathy Jr. was taken into custody. He faces multiple charges, including:

Two counts of Manufacturing, Delivering, Selling, or Possession of a Controlled Substance

One count of Manufacture, Delivery, Sale or Possession of Methamphetamines

One count of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

One count of Possession of a Firearm During Commission of a Dangerous Felony

One count of Simple Possession

One count of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia

Authorities released photos showing evidence recovered at the scene, including a firearm and suspected narcotics.

The sheriff’s department extended thanks to their law enforcement partners for assisting in the operation and reminded the public that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.