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STEVEN M BRUCE

Putnam County · Booked Jul 10, 2025

Booking photo of STEVEN M BRUCE, Putnam County, Jul 10, 2025

Personal Information

RaceWhite
SexMale
LocationCOOKEVILLE

STEVEN BRUCE was booked in Putnam County on Jul 10, 2025 on 1 misdemeanor, including Methamphetamine Offenses and 3 other charges.

Charges (4)

Charge 1
PENDING

Methamphetamine Offenses

Original: MANUFACTURE, DELIVERY, SALE OR POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE

TCA § 39-17-434

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

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Charge 2
MISDEMEANOR

Driving While in Possession of Methamphe

Original: DRIVING WHILE IN POSSESSION OF METHAMPHE

Charge 3
PENDING

Failure to Appear

Original: GS CAPIAS FAIL TO APPEAR OR PAY

TCA § 39-16-609

It is illegal to knowingly fail to appear in court when you've been summoned, arrested with a court-ordered release condition, cited instead of arrested, or issued a criminal summons. Failure to appear is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. A defense exists if you had a reasonable excuse for missing the court date.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Charge 4
PENDING

Destruction or Release of Records

Original: FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE

TCA § 40-32-101

Destruction or release of records — Class A misdemeanor. Up to 11 months 29 days in jail and $2,500 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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