Coach Indicted For Stealing Thousands From Cheer Program
A Cumberland County Grand Jury indicted a former Cumberland County High School Cheer Team coach for allegedly stealing from the program. Donna Mifflin accused of misappropriating at least $5,155 in funds between April 2024 and October 2024. The missing money involved collections for cheer gear, spirit wear, and fundraising activities. Mifflin collected payments from parents […]
Confession Leads To Arrest In Perdue Burglary Case
Monterey Police made an arrest Monday following an investigation of items being stolen at the former Perdue Chicken Plant off Interstate 40. Police arrested Robert Wayne Phillips on burglary, theft, and vandalism charges. Phillips confessed to the break-in. Officers responded to the 340,000 square foot facility Monday morning. Two employees reported several items missing and […]
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 […]
Algood Police Holding Retail Theft Seminar Wednesday
The Algood Police Department is holding a retail theft seminar Wednesday to train law enforcement, private security, and retail owners on identifying organized theft before it happens. Algood Police Chief Dale Armour said organized retail theft has become more common nationwide. He said the perpetrators may travel from city to city stealing hundreds of dollars […]
Schools, Law Enforcement Looking Into BonDeCroft Theft
The White County Sheriff’s Department is looking for tips regarding a theft at the BonDeCroft Elementary School construction site. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the theft was not major. He said tools, copper, and a trailer were stolen from the job site. Dronebarger said the Sheriff’s Department and the school system will be keeping […]
Van Buren Committee Wants To Increase Security For Spencer Convenience Center
Van Buren County’s Committee A is looking to increase security at the Spencer Convenience Center because of theft and other issues with the center’s camera system. County officials said electronics were recently unplugged and a chain stolen from the office. County Commissioner Cale Crain said there is only one functioning camera at the center at […]
Former White Co Chief Deputy Clerk Indicted For Theft Over $10,000
Former White County Chief Deputy Clerk Laura Gardner has been indicted for theft and violating the Computer Act according to a State Comptroller’s report released Thursday. An investigation of the Clerk’s Office records spanning from 2012 to 2019 found that Gardner stole over $12,000. Director of Communications John Dunn said both the former and current […]
Warren Man Indicted On 29 Charges Stealing From Customers
A former Warren County home dealer has been indicted on 29 criminal charges for allegedly stealing $300,000 from customers. 63- year-old Aubry Dale Davis owned Davis Homes. He allegedly accepted payments for mobile homes and never delivered a product in return on 10 instances. Warren County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Aaron Roberts said 26 victims were […]
Overton Sheriff: Avoid Posting On Social Media To Protect Home While Away
Overton Sheriff John Garrett said that a little common sense goes a long way when it comes to protecting yourself against burglary. Garrett said that the best practice to prevent theft of Christmas presents in your home is to avoid posting on social media. “A lot of people just put way too much stuff on […]
