The Great Smoky Mountain Journal
Source: WTVF
Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 02:32 PM
"Kingpin" Granny Arrested On Drug Charges Near Decatur County, TN
Decatur County Sheriff officials said Betty J. Jordan had been dealing prescription drugs.
In an investigation, officials executed a search warrant of Jordan's home, in which they found more than 1,000 prescription pills. The medications included morphine, oxycodone and Xanax. Officials also confiscated more than $12,000 in cash and assets.
WTVF reports Jordan was charged with three counts of drug manufacturing, delivery, sale and possession of Schedule II substances, two counts of possession of a drug with intent to sell and one count of possession of a legend drug, along with one count of evading arrest.
Jordan was booked into the Decatur County Detention Center on February 9 and released on a $50,000 bond.
Officials said the investigation was ongoing and they expected to make additional arrests in the case.
