Marion Man Arrested for Repeat Trespassing, Drug Charges

John A. Lott, 56, was arrested after repeatedly returning to a West Main Street business despite warnings to stay away.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 3:57pm

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A 56-year-old Marion man was arrested on Friday evening and charged with criminal trespass, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of methamphetamine after repeatedly returning to a West Main Street business despite being warned by police to stay away.

Why it matters

Repeat offenders and issues around mental health, addiction, and public safety are ongoing challenges for many communities. This incident highlights the need for coordinated approaches between law enforcement, social services, and businesses to address persistent disruptive behavior.

The details

Police say they were called to the West Main Street business several times throughout the day due to John A. Lott's behavior, and had warned him not to return. When officers were called back again on Friday night and found Lott on the property, he was taken into custody. During a search, officers say they found a syringe containing a substance that tested positive for methamphetamine.

  • Police were called to the business several times throughout the day on Friday.
  • Lott was arrested around 7:15 p.m. on Friday evening.

The players

John A. Lott

A 56-year-old Marion resident who was arrested for criminal trespass, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of methamphetamine.

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What’s next

Lott is being held at the Williamson County Jail pending a detention hearing.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the complex challenges communities face in balancing public safety, mental health, and addiction issues, and the need for collaborative approaches between law enforcement, social services, and local businesses.