FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 28, 2007

Caryville man convicted of drug trafficking

State Attorney Steve Meadows announces the conviction, in Washington County Circuit Court, of Daniel Aaron Taylor, on a charge of Trafficking in Cannabis, more than 25 pounds.

The two males, four females jury deliberated about 30 minutes, Tuesday, before finding that Taylor, WM, DOB: 9-20-1985, 646 Turner Road, Caryville, possessed more than 25 pounds of cannabis on December 18, 2006. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office investigated the case.

Sentencing is set for January 4, 2008, at 8:30. Taylor faces up to 30 years in prison. There is a mandatory three year prison sentence and $25,000.00 fine.