Search Warrant in Lynnville Leads to Drug and Firearms Arrest

    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM

    By Morgan Hoover Beckman X @morganhoover_

    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.

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