On March 8, 2025, the Franklin County Sheriff's Department Criminal Investigation Division executed a search warrant in Winchester, TN.
As a result of the search, the following items were seized:
-3.5 ounces of a substance believed to be methamphetamine
-13 grams of a substance believed to be fentanyl
-1 gram of a substance believed to be cocaine
-7 grams of mushrooms
-46 grams of a substance believed to be marijuana
-4 guns, one of which was stolen
-$6,475 of U.S. currency
Matthew Blake Williams was arrested due to the search warrant and investigation. He was charged with the following:
-Mfg/Del/ Sell of Schedule I
-Mfg/Del/Sell of Schedule II (Meth)
-Mfg/Del/ Sell of Schedule II (Fentanyl)
-Possession of Schedule I
-Mfg/Del/Sell of Schedule VI
-Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
-Unlawful Possession of a Weapon
-Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Felony
-Maintaining a Dwelling for Drug Purposes
-Theft of Property
-Driving on Revoked/Suspended License
Williams is still currently in jail on a $75,000 bond. His court date is April 21, 2025, at 8:00 AM in the Franklin County General Sessions Court.
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office requests the public's assistance in investigating a theft at a Blue Creek Rd construction site.
On March 11, 2025, deputies responded to 599 Blue Creek Rd, where unknown suspects broke into a secured substation construction site by cutting through the fence and locks on a storage container.
The suspects stole:
500ft of copper wire
500ft of silver-coated copper wire
Several boxes of brass fittings (not commonly available to the public)
The total estimated value of the stolen items is $7,500. The theft occurred between Wednesday, March 5th, and Monday, March 10th.
If you saw suspicious activity near the substation site or have information regarding this theft, please get in touch with Investigator Brian Malhoit at (931) 968-6047. All tips can remain anonymous.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office needs help locating a female with a warrant. Randasha Jastrana Reedus has an indictment for Delivering Possession/ Sale/ Delivery of a Controlled Substance- Fentanyl, Resulting in Death.
If you have information that will lead to Reedus’ arrest or others:
-Call Franklin County Consolidated Communications: 931-967-2331
-Email us at info@fcsheriff.org
-Contact us through Messenger.