Upperman Fishing Team Treasurer Indicted
The former treasurer of the Upperman High School Fishing Team Booster Club booked into the Putnam County Jail Tuesday on charges of theft. Rosemary Downs reported in April for possible theft. An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office with assistance for the District Attorney’s office ensued. The Comptroller’s Office revealed evidence supporting the allegations. The […]
Former Fentress County Rescue Squad Captain Indicted For Stealing
A former Fentress County Rescue Squad Captain has been indicted on charges of stealing some $22,000. An investigation with the state Comptroller’s Office and Fentress County Sheriff’s Department determined that Mark Crabtree misappropriated the funds between December 2022 and December 2023. He stole some $12,000 by writing unauthorized checks to himself for personal use, signing […]
Former Fentress Clerk Has March Date For Theft, Forgery Charges
Former Fentress County Clerk Kellye Crabtree has until March 29 to reach a plea deal or go to trial. Crabtree faces four charges, stemming from accusations of misappropriating more than $239,000. Some Fentress County residents have raised concerns about delays in the case. “The COVID pandemic, the Supreme Court has just recently extended the suspension […]
