Investigation On Missing Livingston PD Money Nearing Completion
A State Comptroller’s investigation on missing funds from the Livingston Police Department is in the final stages. City Attorney John Meadows said the investigation remains ongoing as additional records have been obtained by subpoena. Meadows said a timeline on a final report is unknown at this time. “I was able to speak with one of the […]
Warren Sheriff’s Department Investigating Financial Crimes By Home Retailer
The Warren County Sheriff’s Department is investigating financial crimes concerning a local manufactured home seller. Investigator Aaron Roberts said Davis Homes in McMinnville has allegedly sold homes, but multiple customers received nothing in return. “They would pay these large amounts of money and basically never received anything from Davis Homes,” Roberts said. “Some victims are […]
Livingston PD Investigating Counterfeit Money Circulating Community
Livingston Police investigating the use of counterfeit bills at local businesses this week. Police Chief Greg Etheredge said a man used movie prop money as smaller bills to make purchases. Etheredge said the department has a suspect identified. “We’re aware of the situation,” Etheredge said. “It’s always a good thing to remind the merchants and […]
State Comptroller Investigation On CPD Canine Team Yields Three Findings
A State Comptroller’s investigation of the Cookeville Police Department Canine Team resulted in three findings against the unit. According to the report released Tuesday, the Team Coordinator used city facilities to train and kennel dogs for a personal business and used a city email address to send documents related to the sale of canines. The […]
Missing Persons Cases Require Using A Variety Of Resources, Law Enforcement Says
Two missing persons cases are currently ongoing in Putnam County, and when it comes to such cases, law enforcement officials say it’s a big undertaking. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said key resources the utilize are law enforcement partnerships. “We have people that’s assigned to the FBI,” Farris said. “We have people that’s assigned to […]
Crews Investigating Possible Airplane Crash Near Rockwood Airport
Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating a possible plane crash near the Rockwood Airport in Roane County. According to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department, first responders were alerted Tuesday morning of a single engine plane that reportedly crashed. Search areas have been narrowed to the airport from Old 28 Highway and possibly Morgan County. As […]
Cookeville City Manager Release Statement Following FD Investigation
Cookeville City Manager James Mills said the recent events involving a firefighter pay scam should not reflect on the entire fire department. In a release by the city Friday afternoon, Mills said an internal investigation had been launched prior to the Tennessee Comptroller Office’s investigation. Retired Cookeville Fire Captain Marvin Montgomery and current Captain Shawn […]
Lack Of Oversight At Forefront Of Cookeville FD Comptroller Investigation
A lack of management oversight within the Cookeville Fire Department led to an alleged time sheet fraud according to a Tennessee Comptroller investigation. Retired Captain Marvin Montgomery and current Fire Captain Shawn Roberson would clock a 24 hour work day at the fire department. While also clocking an eight to nine hour shift at the […]
Walker: Council Needs to Move On With Business
Cookeville City Council Member Eric Walker said he hopes the council can move forward with other business after ceasing the investigation of Ricky Shelton’s hiring at CRMC. “We’ve cleared that and moved on,” Walker said. “I think that the attorney’s letter has shown that the council has no further role in this at all at […]
Former Monterey Mayor Sworn In As Ward 4 Alderman
Former Mayor Bill Wiggins will rejoin the Monterey Board of Aldermen after being sworn in Monday. Members of the board voted 5-2 in favor of Wiggins but not without discussion of an alleged Tennessee Comptroller’s investigation. “I actually contacted the Comptroller,” Mayor J.J. Reels said during the meeting. “And they said the only thing they […]
