Putnam County, Tenn. – Deputies seized methamphetamine and arrested three people during a Friday investigation on Cane Creek Road, prompting felony charges and multiple warrants, officials said.
According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted a follow-up investigation on April 10 involving Jonathan Dickson, who was reportedly on felony drug probation stemming from a 2025 conviction. Authorities said Dickson allegedly gave consent to search his residence, where deputies reported finding approximately 30 grams of methamphetamine.
Dickson was arrested and charged with manufacture, delivery, and sale of methamphetamine. Officials said his bond was set at $64,000, with a court date scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Two additional individuals were taken into custody at the scene. Jennifer Key was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant out of Clay County related to an original charge of driving under the influence, according to authorities. Jason Stewart was also arrested on a probation violation warrant from Smith County.
The sheriff’s office stated that all charges are allegations, and the cases remain active as they move through the court system.
The arrests stem from ongoing enforcement efforts targeting drug-related activity in the county, officials said. Investigators did not release additional details about the broader scope of the case.
The incident may be relevant to young drivers and commuters in the area due to increased law enforcement activity on local roadways.
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