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A Cookeville man faces multiple charges after a drug investigation at the Red Roof Inn last night.
Authorities charged Benjamin Miller, 33, with criminal impersonation, possess, manufacture, or sell methamphetamine, and felony possession of a firearm.
Benjamin Miller, 33, faces a charge of criminal impersonation, methamphetamine, and felony possession of a firearm. (Photo: Putnam County)
Officers responded to the Red Roof Inn in reference to possible drug activity around 11 pm. Officers made contact with Miller in room 225.
Miller gave a different name and birthdate. Miller gave consent to the officers to search the room.
Authorities located scales and baggies consistent with the sale of narcotics. Officers also found a plastic container under the nightstand on top of a safe. Inside the container, the officer found a crystal substance believed to be methamphetamine.
The container weighed at 33 grams.
Miller opened the safe for authorities. Inside the safe, authorities found a Jennings 22 caliber with ammunition in the magazine.
Miller was convicted of felony possession of a firearm in Michigan. Miller currently was on probation.
Authorities booked Miller into the Putnam County Jail on a 26 thousand dollar bond.
