JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Jonesborough man was arrested on multiple drug charges Wednesday, according to a release from the Washington County, Tennessee, Sheriff’s Office (WCSO).

The release said deputies observed a red motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed on Old State Route 34 around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The driver allegedly attempted to evade deputies but was apprehended on Bill West Road after it is believed he ran out of gas.

During the pursuit, deputies reportedly observed the man throwing items from his pockets. According to the sheriff’s office, they then located a purple pill container containing a crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine (0.5 grams); a silver pill container containing two pills believed to be Hydrocodone; and a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana (three grams). 

The driver was identified as Clark McInturff, 65. He was charged with the following:

• Evading Arrest
• Manufacture/Delivery/Sell/Possession of Methamphetamine
• Driving While in Possession of Methamphetamine
• Two counts of Simple Possession/Casual Exchange
• Driving on a Revoked License
• Expired Registration

He is being held at the Washington County Detention Center on a $24,000 bond.