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Pair Arrested On Narcotics Charges

Friday, June 26, 2009
Michael Riddley
Michael Riddley

Two people have been arrested on drug charges after the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, along with Soddy Daisy Police Department, responded to 1664 Greedale Way Dr. on Thursday to execute outstanding drug warrants.

After entering the residence, detectives found items used to produce methamphetamine.

Two small children were also found in the residence and were transported to T.C. Thompson Hospital to be examined for possible exposure to any chemicals.

Michael Riddley, 39, and Tina Dawson, 35, were transported to the Hamilton County Jail on the following charges:

Michael Riddley: Two counts of theft of property; burglary of an auto; two counts of possession of Methamphetamine for resale; possession of Hydrocodone for resale; three counts of possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to appear.



Tina Dawson: Theft of property; outstanding warrant from Rhea County Sheriff’s Office.

The charges for initiating the process to manufacture Methamphetamine will be placed later by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division.

Tina Dawson
Tina Dawson

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