Judges orders $75K bond for Powell

LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. – A man connected with Austin Drummond was in Lake County Circuit Court on Thursday morning regarding an appearance on charges of conspiring with Drummond to deliver contraband into the Northwest Correctional Facility.

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Branden Powell is alleged to have conspired with Drummond to smuggle tobacco, marijuana, and an ear piercing kit into the penal facility.

He was given a $75,000 bond. Judge Drew Cook said if the bond is not met prior to Monday, there will be another hearing on Monday to consider reducing the bond.

Powell has a hold out of Crockett County. He will need to go to Crockett County on those charges if he is able to make bond in Lake County.

Catch up on our coverage of Drummond’s arrest and the aftermath below:

• Austin Drummond has been captured
• ‘It was a morning to remember’: Residents recall Austin Drummond’s arrest
• Community expresses relief after week-long manhunt for Drummond ends
• Man who reported Drummond sighting, leading to arrest, speaks to WBBJ
• RECAP: Law enforcement holds press conference after capturing Drummond

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