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   A Kodak man was arrested Friday morning on charges of promotion and production of crystal methamphetamine.

   42-year old, Khristopher J. Wise of Kodak was arrested and charged after being pulled over on Interstate 40 near milemarker 408.  While on routine patrol on I-40 westbound, Sevierville Police Department Officer Graham Ownby noticed a Ford Mustang parked on the median shoulder near mile marker 408. When Ownby stopped to check on the vehicle, he observed a male slumped over the steering wheel later identified as Wise. After attempting to wake Wise, Ownby noticed a strong chemical odor and observed numerous containers with hoses attached, in the back seat area.

    The Northview-Kodak Volunteer Fire Department and Sevier County Ambulance Service responded, along with the Sevier County Emergency Management Agency. It was determined that the materials in the vehicle were components used in the manufacture of methamphetamine. After a preliminary investigation was conducted, it did not appear that the manufacturing process was underway. The vehicle was seized pending additional inspection. The investigation is ongoing.