NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A 30-year-old man is behind bars after he was caught driving a stolen vehicle that was filled with drugs and cash, officials said.

The Metro Nashville Police Department said Violent Crimes Unit detectives caught Charles Crawford Jr. traveling at approximately 115 miles per hour in a stolen Infiniti Q60 along I-40 on Tuesday, Sept. 9.

According to authorities, a MNPD helicopter crew initially saw Crawford running red lights in the Infiniti, which was reported stolen last week from a FedEx facility on Logistics Way. The 30-year-old was later taken into custody on Tennessee Avenue.

Detectives reported that 220 grams of fentanyl, 292 grams of heroin, crack cocaine, marijuana, meth, three scales and $24,000 in cash were all found inside the Infiniti. In addition, authorities also recovered a fake temporary tag and a vehicle programmer.

Crawford was charged with vehicle theft, reckless driving, driving on a suspended license, altering the license plate, possession of key fob equipment, drug paraphernalia and three counts of drug possession.

Booking records show the 30-year-old is being held at Metro Jail on a $110,500 bond.

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