PCSO Press Release:
On June 2, 2026, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) that Deputy Chase Carter had been involved in a single car accident, in Jackson County, while operating his personal vehicle under the influence.
Deputy Carter was arrested by the Tennessee Highway Patrol and charged with Driving Under the Influence. As a result, Deputy Carter was placed on leave with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Farris stated, “Although I am thankful no one was harmed in the car accident, I am saddened by the behavior of Deputy Carter. Deputy Carter contributed to this office during his time as a Corrections and Patrol Deputy.”
Deputy Carter started as a Corrections Deputy on May 12, 2023, and has been a Patrol Deputy since May 2, 2025.
