HUNTLAND, Tenn. – A joint investigation between the Lincoln County and Franklin County Sheriff’s Offices has led to multiple arrests in Huntland following the death of a Lincoln County man earlier this week.
According to authorities, the investigation began on April 14, 2026, when a Lincoln County deputy conducted a traffic stop involving three occupants. During the stop, one passenger admitted to ingesting an illegal narcotic. The individual, later identified as 31-year-old Jeffery Dawayne Roberts of Lincoln County, was transported to a hospital in Fayetteville, where he later died.
Law enforcement officials launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Roberts’ death, including efforts to determine the source of the narcotics. That investigation led authorities into Franklin County.
On April 15, 2026, at approximately 11:30 a.m., deputies from both agencies executed a search warrant at a residence located at 101 Hickory Drive in Huntland.
During the search, officers seized approximately one ounce of a substance believed to be methamphetamine, two ounces of a substance believed to be marijuana, multiple firearms—including three rifles, two shotguns, and one pistol—as well as drug paraphernalia.
Three individuals were taken into custody at the residence.
Andrew Riley Archer faces multiple charges, including manufacture, delivery, or sale of Schedule II and Schedule VI controlled substances, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, possession of drug paraphernalia, and maintaining a dwelling for drug purposes.
Gordon Daniel Prock is charged with manufacture, delivery, or sale of a Schedule II controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony.
Jason Taylor Foster is charged with possession of a Schedule II controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Authorities say the investigation into Roberts’ death remains ongoing.
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