Police Arrest Antioch Man After Bell Road Traffic Stop
Authorities apprehended an Antioch resident following a vehicle stop that led to drug-related charges and outstanding warrants.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Drug Crime
Police arrested Antwan Pitts at a gas station on the 1100 block of Bell Road after stopping him for a suspended vehicle registration. Officers discovered over an ounce of cannabis, a scale, and rolling papers discarded in a nearby trash can during the incident.
Why it matters
The arrest serves as an enforcement action involving both current suspected drug activity and outstanding warrants in a neighboring jurisdiction. Authorities have moved to process the suspect through the local legal system while preparing for future transfer.
Antwan Pitts faces charges of felony possession with intent to distribute and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. His bond is currently set at $15,000 as he awaits extradition to Sumner County.
The players
Antwan Pitts
He is an individual who was taken into custody by local police on drug possession charges and outstanding warrants.
The details
Officers initiated the encounter after identifying a suspended registration on the vehicle Pitts was operating, which was also linked to outstanding warrants. Pitts allegedly tossed a container holding the contraband into a trash can before police took him into custody.
Timeline
October 25, 2026: Antwan Pitts was arrested at an Antioch gas station.
Legal Context
This case follows standard enforcement patterns established by Tennessee felony possession statutes. It highlights how local traffic stops frequently lead to the discovery of wider criminal activity and the processing of outstanding warrants.
Residents should remain aware of increased police activity when authorities pursue outstanding warrants in the Bell Road area. No specific safety advisories have been issued to the general public following this arrest.
The takeaway
Authorities emphasize that routine traffic stops for administrative issues like suspended registrations often reveal significant criminal warrants. Residents are encouraged to ensure their vehicle documentation remains current to avoid similar roadside encounters with law enforcement.
What happens next
Antwan Pitts is expected to be extradited to Sumner County to address the outstanding warrants linked to his license plate.
Further reading
Learn more about local enforcement efforts in the Antioch Drug Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WKRN News 2.
