JUSTICE SNAPSHOT - Recent arrests across Putnam County agencies

April 18, 2026

These warrants are obtained through the Putnam County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office and include arrests from Algood, Cookeville, Baxter and Monterey police, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, the Tennessee Highway Patrol and other local law enforcement agencies. Arrests do not always lead to conviction. Outcomes are determined by the courts.

By the Numbers


Total arrests listed: 30+
Agencies represented: 5
Court dates scheduled: May 11 and May 18


Most common charges:


  • Public intoxication

  • Manufacture, delivery or possession of methamphetamine

  • DUI and traffic-related offenses

  • Assault and domestic assault


Highest bail: $78,000
Lowest bail: $351.50


Breakdown by Charge Type


Drug-related charges:
 Multiple arrests involving methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution, as well as possession and paraphernalia.


DUI and traffic offenses:
 Several individuals arrested for driving under the influence, driving on revoked licenses, and related violations.


Assault-related charges:
 Includes domestic assault, simple assault, and multiple-count assault cases.


Public intoxication:
 Continues to be one of the most frequent charges across agencies.

Notable Cases


  • $78,000 bail:     Multi-charge case involving alleged fugitive status, stolen vehicle, methamphetamine and resisting arrest

  • $65,000 bail (two cases): Separate methamphetamine-related arrests

  • $43,500 bail: Fentanyl-related charges

  • $39,000 bail: Multi-charge drug and traffic-related case

Court Timeline


May 11:
 Majority of cases scheduled for initial appearance


May 18:
 Additional hearings including DUI, assault and felony-level charges


Court schedules are subject to change.

What Stands Out


  • Continued presence of domestic assault and violent charges

  • Repeat drug-related offenses, particularly involving methamphetamine

  • A wide range of bail amounts, reflecting judicial discretion

  • Strong representation of local arrests across multiple jurisdictions

Editor’s Note


All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This report reflects arrest data and scheduled court appearances only.

One Thing to Know  


Most people listed here have not yet been to court.
 An arrest begins a legal process—it does not determine guilt. Outcomes will be decided through the court system in the weeks ahead.

Court dates matter.
 Most individuals listed are scheduled to appear in court on May 11 or May 18, where cases will begin moving through the legal process.





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