One of the accusations stemmed from an event that was looked into by the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office in March 2022 after deputies were called to a deadly overdose. On October 17, 2022, the Sheriff's Office finally obtained warrants.
The Sheriff's Department launched a separate investigation in 2020, which led to the second charge. On December 30, 2024, the Police Department obtained warrants for Beason.
Both agencies' investigations resulted in Beason being charged.
On August 18, 2025, Evelyn Robertson, a co-defendant, entered a guilty plea to one count of Death by Distribution in connection with the Sheriff's Office investigation. At a later time, Robertson will be sentenced.
For charges filed by the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, this case is the fifth Death by Distribution conviction in 2025 alone. It demonstrates the agency's steadfast dedication to prosecuting drug dealers and shielding the public from the devastation caused by illicit drug sales.
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