Justice Snapshot: By The Numbers

April 27, 2026

Justice Snapshot: By The Numbers

  • 38 arrests listed across Putnam County agencies

  • 5 law enforcement agencies represented: Cookeville Police Department, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Monterey Police Department, Baxter Police Department and Tennessee Highway Patrol

  • Most common charge: Public intoxication (appearing consistently across multiple days and individuals)

  • Second most common categories: Domestic assault, drug-related charges and driving-related offenses

  • Drug-related charges: Multiple entries involving methamphetamine, fentanyl, paraphernalia and related offenses

  • Violent or high-level felony charges noted: Rape, aggravated assault, aggravated domestic assault, firearm possession by a convicted felon and large-scale drug-related charges

  • Highest bond: $179,900 (drug-related and tampering charges)

  • Second-highest bond: $106,100 (drug-related and tampering charges)

  • Lowest bond: $300 (criminal trespass case)

  • Repeat names noted: George Edwards and Tommy Hammons appear more than once

  • Age range listed: 18 to 65

  • Primary court date: May 18 (majority of cases scheduled)

  • Additional court dates: April 18, May 29 and June 1

  • Arrests reflect allegations only. Outcomes will be determined by the courts.


One Thing to Know


Most individuals listed in this report have not yet appeared in court. An arrest begins the legal process and does not determine guilt. Bond amounts vary based on the charges and circumstances of each case, with final outcomes determined through the judicial process.

Looking Ahead: Court Dates Coming Up


  • May 18:     The majority of cases in this week’s report are scheduled

  • June 1: Several cases, including higher-level charges, are set for this date

  • Additional dates: April 18 and May 29


Court schedules are subject to change.


What Stood Out


The observations below reflect patterns in reported arrests and court scheduling, not judgments about individuals or case outcomes.


  • Public intoxication remains the most frequent charge    , continuing a consistent trend week to week

  • Drug-related arrests showed a notable presence, including methamphetamine and fentanyl-related charges with some of the highest bond amounts in this report

  • Several high-dollar bond cases stood out, particularly those involving drug distribution, firearms and violent allegations

  • Domestic assault cases appeared multiple times, reflecting ongoing calls for service in this category

  • Repeat interactions with law enforcement were noted for a small number of individuals during the reporting period

  • The age range, from 18 to 65, reflects a wide cross-section of cases entering the court system


Editor’s Note


All individuals listed are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Arrest data reflects law enforcement activity and booking information provided through official channels. Charges and case outcomes are determined by the judicial process.





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