Knox County Authorities Seize Six Pounds of Meth, Charge Three

Suspects from Michigan arrested after high-speed chase and drug bust in Tennessee

Mar. 29, 2026 at 7:33pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a small plastic bag containing a white crystalline powder, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.Law enforcement's crackdown on the Detroit-to-Knoxville drug pipeline leads to a major meth bust, exposing the scale of the opioid crisis in the region.Knoxville Today

The Knox County Sheriff's Office and Organized Retail Crime Unit conducted an operation targeting a Detroit-to-Knoxville drug pipeline, leading to a high-speed chase and the seizure of six pounds of methamphetamine and five pounds of marijuana from a minivan. Three suspects from Michigan were arrested and charged with drug trafficking and other offenses.

Why it matters

This bust is part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to disrupt the flow of hard drugs like meth from major distribution hubs like Detroit into smaller cities and towns across the region. The large quantity of drugs seized indicates this was a significant operation, highlighting the scale of the opioid crisis and the need for continued vigilance and interdiction.

The details

Just after midnight on Friday, KCSO attempted to stop a Dodge Caravan as part of their investigation. The vehicle fled, leading to a brief chase. Detectives then searched the minivan and found six pounds of methamphetamine, five pounds of marijuana, and over $5,000 in drug proceeds.

  • The incident occurred just after midnight on Friday, March 28, 2026.
  • The suspects were arrested and charged following the high-speed chase and drug bust.

The players

Knox County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency in Knox County, Tennessee that conducted the drug interdiction operation and made the arrests.

Kevin Foy

A 33-year-old man from Detroit, Michigan who was charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and marijuana, as well as other offenses.

James Costner

A 41-year-old man from Roseville, Michigan who was charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and marijuana, as well as other offenses.

Damaino Farris

A 21-year-old man from Roseville, Michigan who was charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and marijuana, as well as other offenses.

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What they’re saying

“This bust is part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to disrupt the flow of hard drugs like meth from major distribution hubs like Detroit into smaller cities and towns across the region.”

— Knox County Sheriff's Office

What’s next

The suspects will face court proceedings in the coming weeks to determine bail and trial dates for the drug trafficking and other charges.

The takeaway

This case highlights the continued challenge of stemming the opioid crisis, as drug trafficking networks work to move large quantities of methamphetamine and other illicit substances from major urban hubs into smaller communities. Law enforcement remains vigilant in disrupting these supply chains, but the problem persists.