Memphis Police officer Tramaine Johnson learned a valuable lesson the hard way on Saturday: Smoking pot inside a moving vehicle is probably not a good idea … especially when you’re a police officer.
Johnson was in Nashville when a Tennessee State University campus cop pulled over the 1998 Ford van he was riding in with several other passengers. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer smelled marijuana. After calling for back-up, the police found 9.2 grams of marijuana inside the vehicle. Johnson was also carrying his MPD-issued gun. All occupants of the van were arrested.
Johnson has been charged with possession of a controlled substance and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. He’s been relieved of duty from the MPD pending an investigation. Johnson has worked at Midtown’s Union Station since 2009.
