SAINT JOSEPH POLICE DEPARTMENT MAKES MULTIPLE ARRESTS FOLLOWING INVESTIGATIONS AND CITIZEN COMPLAINTS

City of Saint Joseph, Tennessee — The Saint Joseph Police Department has made multiple arrests following ongoing investigations, citizen complaints, and continued criminal activity in areas of the city, including Harrison Street and surrounding locations.

The message is clear: if you choose to break the law inside the City of Saint Joseph, you should expect to be investigated, charged, and prosecuted.

On April 24, 2026, officers responded to North Main Street regarding a physical domestic incident. After investigating, officers arrested Kayden Wesley Brewer.

Brewer was charged with:

* Aggravated Assault

* Simple Possession of Marijuana

In a separate investigation earlier in the week, SJPD obtained arrest warrants connected to illegal narcotics activity in the Harrison Street area.

Randall Holt was charged with:

* Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine, for Resale

* Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

* Simple Possession of Marijuana

Matthew Cox was charged with:

* Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine

Officers with the Saint Joseph Police Department, assisted by the Loretto Police Department, executed the warrants at a Harrison Street residence.

During the operation, Holt was taken into custody and found with additional methamphetamine and marijuana, resulting in additional charges.

Cox was also arrested and found with a pipe used for consuming methamphetamine, resulting in an additional charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Officers also located Brittany York hiding inside the residence. York had outstanding warrants from Maury County related to probation violations stemming from prior methamphetamine charges. She was taken into custody without incident.

Officers later responded to Bluff Road and arrested Jordan Keener.

Keener was wanted for:

* Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine

* Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

All individuals were transported to the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department for booking and bond processing.

The City of Saint Joseph thanks the Loretto Police Department for its assistance and continued partnership. Cooperation between local law enforcement agencies is critical to protecting our communities and making sure those who violate the law are held accountable.

The City of Saint Joseph and the Saint Joseph Police Department remain committed to responding to citizen concerns, addressing illegal activity, and protecting the law-abiding citizens of our community. These enforcement actions are part of a continued effort to restore order, improve quality of life, and make it clear that criminal activity will not be ignored in Saint Joseph.

Police Chief Adam Brewer stated:

“We are going to continue responding to the concerns of our citizens. Our goal is simple: protect the people who live here, enforce the law, and make it clear that ongoing criminal activity will not be ignored in Saint Joseph.”

City Manager Chris D. Jackson stated:

“The days of law-abiding citizens in Saint Joseph having their rights, peace, and quality of life infringed upon by those who choose to break the law are over. This effort goes hand in hand with Operation First Impression. Mayor Carter and Commissioners White and Passarella want this city clean, safe, and moving in the right direction, and that is exactly what we are going to do. A job well done to Chief Brewer, Captain Steadman and Loretto Inv. Mills today. "

Citizens are encouraged to continue reporting suspicious activity. Community involvement remains one of the most important tools in helping keep Saint Joseph safe.

All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.