Nashville traffic stop for turn-signal violation leads to cocaine-fentanyl seizure and felony drug charges

Routine stop escalates after suspected narcotics seen inside vehicle

A Nashville traffic stop late Thursday resulted in the seizure of more than 200 grams of a substance that tested positive for a mixture of cocaine and fentanyl, along with cash and items commonly associated with drug distribution, according to court records and police documentation tied to the arrest.

The driver, identified as 37-year-old Kendrick Eubanks, was taken into custody and booked on multiple charges. The case stems from a stop initiated after an officer observed a traffic violation involving a failure to use a turn signal while driving a silver Jeep Grand Cherokee on Hermitage Avenue, records show.

What investigators say was recovered

During the encounter, an officer reported seeing a white powdery substance and a digital scale in plain view inside the vehicle. A subsequent search led to the recovery of approximately 200 grams of a white powder substance described in the affidavit as appearing to have been broken from a larger “kilo brick.” The material field-tested positive for cocaine and fentanyl, according to the same documents.

Investigators also documented the seizure of cash and packaging materials consistent with narcotics sales, including sandwich bags. The amount of cash recovered was listed at roughly $6,000 in the records reviewed.

• Seized substance: about 200 grams, field-testing positive for cocaine and fentanyl mixture
• Additional items: a digital scale, cash, and packaging materials
• Vehicle: silver Jeep Grand Cherokee
• Location referenced in records: Hermitage Avenue area

Charges filed and procedural next steps

Eubanks faces felony and misdemeanor drug-related counts, including allegations tied to possession of a large quantity of a controlled substance, cocaine possession, fentanyl-related possession, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The specific level of the charges reflects the reported quantity involved and the controlled substances indicated by the field test.

Field tests are typically treated as preliminary indicators; final confirmation of drug type and purity generally depends on laboratory analysis introduced later in the court process.

Why fentanyl mixtures heighten enforcement concerns

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid measured in micrograms and is associated with high overdose risk when mixed into other substances. Law enforcement agencies and public health officials have repeatedly warned that fentanyl may appear in stimulant supplies, including cocaine, creating elevated danger for users who may not expect an opioid exposure.

The case remains subject to further court proceedings, including laboratory testing, evidentiary review, and potential additional filings as prosecutors and defense attorneys evaluate the investigative record.