Nashville man charged with trafficking fentanyl, cocaine in Simpson County

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Tennessee man accused of trafficking cocaine and fentanyl in Simpson County is now behind bars.

According to a uniform citation, on Monday, the Kentucky State Police says it was assisting Franklin police on a call regarding two unresponsive people in a vehicle in the parking lot of The Mint Gaming Hall in Franklin.

Authorities say a plastic bag with white residue was in plain view in the vehicle.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as 33-year-old Audarius Watts of Nashville, Tennessee. According to authorities, Watts admitted a dollar bill in his possession contained cocaine.

Watts was transported to the Simpson County Jail.

Authorities say while at the jail, Watts tried to dispose of roughly 8.2 grams of suspected fentanyl.

He faces charges of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (greater than or equal to 4 grams of cocaine), first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (fentanyl), tampering with physical evidence and promoting contraband – fentanyl, carfentanil, or a derivative.