Justice Snapshot: By The Numbers

May 09, 2026

  • 56 arrests listed across Putnam County agencies

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

  • Most common charge: Public intoxication (appearing repeatedly throughout the report)

  • Second most common categories: Drug-related offenses, driving-related violations and domestic assault charges

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

  • Violent or high-level felony charges noted: Aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, false imprisonment, organized retail crime, felony evading and weapon-related offenses

  • Highest bond: $95,100 (methamphetamine-related charges)

  • Second highest bond: $72,500 (drug-related charges and revoked license offenses)

  • Third highest bond: $70,851.50 (aggravated assault, burglary and firearm-related charges)

  • Lowest bond: $351.50 (multiple public intoxication cases)

  • No bond cases: At least one fugitive case held without bond pending extradition

  • Repeat names noted: Cameron Swanson and Tommy Hammons appear more than once in this report

  • Age range listed: 19 to 68

  • Youngest individual: 19

  • Oldest individual: 68

  • Primary court dates: June 1 and June 8 (majority of cases scheduled)

  • Additional court dates: May 8, May 18 and May 22

  • 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


  • June 1:     Several higher-level felony and drug-related cases are scheduled

  • June 8: The majority of remaining cases in this report are scheduled

  • Additional dates: May 8, May 18 and May 22


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 continues to dominate arrest activity    , remaining the most frequently appearing charge in recent reports

  • Drug-related offenses remained a major trend, including cases involving methamphetamine, fentanyl and marijuana-related charges

  • Several high-dollar bond cases stood out, particularly those tied to drug distribution, violent allegations and weapon-related charges

  • Driving-related violations appeared repeatedly, including DUI, revoked licenses, CDL-related charges and open container violations

  • Domestic assault allegations continued to appear regularly across multiple reporting days

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

  • The age range, from 19 to 68, reflects a broad cross-section of cases entering the local court system

Breakout Box: This Week’s Justice Snapshot


Total Arrests: 56
Top Charge: Public Intoxication
Highest Bond: $95,100
Lowest Bond: $351.50
Primary Court Dates: June 1 & June 8
Agencies Involved: 5
No Bond Cases: Yes



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.





Senator Paul Bailey
Hickory Classical Christian School