Austin Keith Craig, 25 of Lindale, was arrested this week after reports said he tried to destroy police evidence after being found with drugs and a gun.
Police said that Craig was in possession of a firearm while in possession of drugs. Officers said that Craig attempted to hide marijuana in the grass of the front yard of a home on Booze Mountain Road in order to conceal it. Officers said that the marijuana weighed over an ounce.
Reports added that Craig was also found in possession of scales.
Craig is charged with felony tampering with evidence, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, driving on a suspended license, possession of marijuana and possession of drug related objects.
