Lewis County Herald - Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

Mickey "Pete" Murphy, 49, was only out of jail for four weeks before he was arrested by Hohenwald Police Department K-9 Officer Robbie Hooks and Narcotics Officer Brandon Pace on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

Murphy had failed to meet with his probation officer which led to the issuance of a state arrest warrant. This allowed HPD Officers to make contact with Murphy when they spotted him on a scooter.

Murphy had 18 grams of methamphetamine in his possession. The HPD officers placed Murphy under arrest and charged him with possession of schedule II with intent.

On Tuesday, May 10, 2022, HPD performed...