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Authorities arrested a Cookeville man Sunday for having sexual relations with a minor.
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office arrested 23-year-old Christopher Swartz on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor and statutory rape.
Arrest warrants state Swartz was initially pulled over during a traffic stop for a moving violation.
The arresting deputy noticed a 17-year-old female in the passenger seat and that Swartz’s pants were unzipped when he exited the vehicle.
A consent search of the teen’s cell phone revealed messages detailing sexual encounters between her and Swartz.
Swartz has since been released from the Putnam County Jail on $8,500 bond and must appear in court March 18th.
