Tennessee theft, drug suspect arrested in Dade County

The Dade County Sheriff’s Office and 12th Judicial Drug Task Force arrested a suspect July 13 in connection to an investigation involving vehicle theft and distribution of drugs in Marion, Sequatchie and Hamilton Counties.

Detective Chad Payne said that over 28 federal, state and local officers were on scene at 2052 Worley Chapel Road to execute a warrant at the residence of 26-year-old Brandon Richard Real, finding a stolen vehicle on the property. Officers arrested Real after a short foot pursuit.

Three other suspects were charged with Criminal Trespass.

Payne said that there was a second subject in connection with Real that officers were looking for as well. However, that individual was not on scene.