Derek Glenn Edwards
Rhea County · Booked Feb 16, 2026
Booking #2026000211
Personal Information
Derek Edwards was booked in Rhea County on Feb 16, 2026 on 3 misdemeanors, including Methamphetamine Offenses and 2 other charges.
Charges (3)
Methamphetamine Offenses
Original: Charge Code: 39-17-434(b) Charge Description: SCH II (METH) SIMPLE POSSESSION
It is illegal to manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, deliver, or sell it, or to knowingly possess or casually exchange any amount of methamphetamine. Simple possession or casual exchange of methamphetamine is punished less severely than possession with intent to sell. Penalties depend on whether the charge involves intent to distribute (more severe) or simple possession (less severe), with specific jail time and fines determined by related statutes TCA 39-17-417 and 39-17-418.
Penalty: Violation
View full statute explanationDriving on Suspended/revoked License
Original: Charge Code: 55-50-504 (A) (2) Charge Description: DRIVING WHILE LICENSE CANCELLED, SUSPENDED OR REVOKED (2ND OR SUBSEQUENT VIOLATION)
Driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked – Minors – Forfeiture – Notice — Class B misdemeanor. Up to 6 months in jail and $500 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.
Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500
Drug Paraphernalia
Original: Charge Code: 39-17-425-1 Charge Description: POSS. OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
It is illegal to knowingly use, possess, deliver, or manufacture drug paraphernalia (equipment used to consume, produce, or test drugs, such as pipes, syringes, or meth labs). This is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and a fine up to $2,500, but it can be enhanced to a Class E felony depending on circumstances.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500