PUTNAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A search warrant executed at a Cookeville home Wednesday morning led to an arrest and the discovery of drugs, guns and cash, officials said.

According to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, authorities executed a search warrant at a residence in the 700 block of Cardinal Street at 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17.

An hour later, at approximately 8:40 a.m., a sergeant reportedly observed Kevin Otey driving along Cardinal Street and conducted a traffic stop. Then, the PCSO's SWAT team entered Otey's home.

Inside the home, investigators said they found cocaine, 126 grams of marijuana, ammunition, two firearms —including a 12 Gauge shotgun and 9mm Pistol — and $3,869 in cash. • Courtesy: Putnam County Sheriff's Office

Officials added that Otey is a confirmed

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