PUTNAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced a countywide operation called 'Seasons Greetings' Friday, which is aimed at drug investigations.
Sheriff Eddie Farris said in a press release that on Monday, Dec. 2, the Putnam County Grand Jury indicted 18 people for various crimes, mostly illegal drug crimes. On Friday, the sheriff's office and other law enforcement partners served multiple active arrest warrants.
Eight individuals were charged and the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said several types of drugs, including fentanyl and methamphetamine, were discovered during Friday's efforts. Those arrested included:
- 32-year-old Vanessa Nichole Hammock, who was charged with the manufacture, sale or delivery of methamphetamine; manufacture, sale or delivery of Schedule I drugs; possession of ANPP; and possession of fentanyl. Hammock has three prior arrests in Putnam County and her bond was set at $100,000
- 42-year-old Anna Nicole Smith, who was charged with three counts of manufacture, sale or delivery of Schedule II drugs; two counts of manufacture, sale or delivery of xylazine; two counts of possession of ANPP; and five counts of possession of fentanyl. Smith has five prior arrests in Putnam County and her bond was st at $75,000
- 42-year-old Crystal Michell Harville, who was charged with manufacture, sale or delivery of Schedule I drugs; manufacture, sale or delivery of xylazine; possession of ANPP; possession of cocaine; and possession of fentanyl. Harville has three prior arrests in Putnam County and her bond was set at $75,000
- 62-year-old David Doyle Riley, who was charged with the manufacture, sale or delivery of Schedule VI drugs. Riley has two prior arrests in Putnam County and his bond was set at $10,000
Additionally, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office added charges to four other individuals who were already incarcerated. Those individuals included:
- Jordan O'Neal Davis, who was charged with assault on a first responder. Davis' bond was set at $5,000 and this is his first incarceration in Putnam County.
- Elbert Brian Gleaves, who was charged with having contraband in a penal facility. Gleaves' bond was set at $30,000 and this is his first incarceration in Putnam County.
- Lamont Deshannon Gist, who was charged with 4 counts of manufacture, delivery or sale of methamphetamine. Gist's bond was set at $150,000 and he has a history of 61 arrests in Putnam County.
- Michael Jearome Beach II, who was chareged with four founts of manufacture, delivery or sale of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of a firearm. Beach's bond was set at $130,000 and he has a history of 9 arrests in Putnam County.
Farris added the investigation is ongoing and there are still many people with outstanding warrants.
