Putnam County, TN – A traffic stop in Putnam County led to a drug arrest and meth seizure Friday morning.
According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted a stop in the early morning hours of Friday, April 10, after a driver allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign near Tennessee Avenue.
As deputies approached the vehicle, they reportedly observed the driver attempting to conceal what appeared to be a syringe. The driver was identified as Randi Dodd, who authorities say had an outstanding warrant out of Rutherford County.
A subsequent search of the vehicle allegedly uncovered approximately 6 ounces of methamphetamine hidden in a compartment, according to the sheriff’s office.
Officials said the case was handled in cooperation with the Crossville Police Department.
Dodd was transported to the Putnam County Jail and charged with manufacture, delivery, and sale of methamphetamine. Authorities said bond was set at $65,000, with a court date scheduled for Tuesday, April 15.
The investigation remains part of ongoing efforts by local agencies to address drug-related activity in the region.
The arrest highlights how routine traffic enforcement can lead to more serious criminal charges, particularly in cases involving controlled substances.
This incident may be relevant to local commuters and students who frequently travel through the Tennessee Avenue area.
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