Two people are facing charges after law enforcement seized weapons, cash and a large amount of drugs, including more than 800 grams of marijuana, while executing a search warrant.
Ricky Joe Whitener, 67, Murphy Road, Maryville, was arrested by the Fifth Judicial Drug Task Force at 9:07 a.m. Dec. 9 and charged with maintaining a dwelling where drugs are used or sold, delivery of a Schedule II controlled substance (morphine), delivery of a Schedule VI controlled substance (marijuana) and possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony.
He was released on a $50,000 bond pending a 9 a.m. hearing Dec. 16 in Blount County General Sessions Court.