Man faces gun, drug charges after search of Jackson apartment

JACKSON, Tenn. — A man is facing gun and drug charges after police executed a search warrant at his east Jackson apartment.

Darius Griggs

Darius Lynn Griggs was arrested Thursday morning after the search of his residence at Royal Arms Apartments.

When police did not get a response at the door, SWAT officers forced entry into the apartment, according to court papers.

Police reported finding a loaded handgun under a pillow in the bedroom. Griggs is a convicted felon, according to an affidavit.

They also reportedly found more than 50 grams of marijuana in separate bags.

Griggs is charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, convicted felon in possession of a firearm, possession of schedule VI with intent, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He is being held in lieu of $10,000 bond and is scheduled to return to court at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 15.