A local realtor was indicted this month for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a minor in her care. Court records show Hannah Brigman, 29, of the Millington area, was charged with two counts each of sexual battery by an authority figure and unlawful sexual contact involving a 13-year-old. Sexual battery by an authority figure is a Class C felony with a 3-15-year range … [Read more...] about A local realtor was indicted for sexual battery by an authority figure
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Wyatt Earp’s owner pleaded guilty to tax theft, sentenced to eight years probation
Wyatt Earp's owner Adam Kelley pleaded guilty to theft after more than two years of legal troubles, the Tennessee Department of Revenue announced Tuesday. In March 2020, the Tipton County Grand Jury indicted Kelley on 59 total counts of theft, false sales tax returns, failing to file a sales tax return and money laundering. The charges include Theft Over $250,000, a Class A … [Read more...] about Wyatt Earp’s owner pleaded guilty to tax theft, sentenced to eight years probation
Mason’s former police chief, officer face second round of indictments
Mason's former police chief and a former police officer were indicted this week in Tipton County for falsifying timesheets and, effectively, committing payroll theft. Vatisha Barken, who led the department for a year, and Samuel Sutton, who worked for her, were charged with official misconduct. Sutton was also charged with theft under $10,000. The pair was indicted in Fayette … [Read more...] about Mason’s former police chief, officer face second round of indictments
Former TCSO evidence custodian indicted for selling department-owned vehicle to friend
A former Tipton County Sheriff’s Office deputy was among those indicted this week. Daniel William Jacobs, 32, of Covington, was indicted by the grand jury on charges of attempting to use his position as a deputy to obtain a vehicle the sheriff’s office was supposed to auction to the public. As the TCSO's evidence custodian, it was Jacobs' job to list vehicles on GovDeals.com, … [Read more...] about Former TCSO evidence custodian indicted for selling department-owned vehicle to friend
Brighton residents file to have alderman David Boone ousted
Several residents from the Town of Brighton have filed a complaint to oust an alderman with ongoing legal issues. Last June, DeSoto County, Miss. officials announced alderman David Boone had been indicted for two counts of fondling and since then he has not appeared at a Brighton event but has continued to be paid. He reportedly notified mayor Stephanie Washam he would be on … [Read more...] about Brighton residents file to have alderman David Boone ousted
Cole McDaniel’s murder case was bound over to the grand jury – here’s what we know after the preliminary hearing
Testimony from two witnesses in a preliminary hearing for the Cole McDaniel murder case had conflicting stories about the events on May 20 which led to the death of Stephanie Brown. Sure there was some overlap, but Stephanie’s mother, Crystal Brown, and Cole’s fiancée, Kaitlyn McCammon, disagreed about who the primary aggressor in the incident was. Was it Stephanie Brown or was … [Read more...] about Cole McDaniel’s murder case was bound over to the grand jury – here’s what we know after the preliminary hearing
Two West Tennessee Detention Facility employees were indicted for trying to smuggle contraband into the prison
Nearly 100 people were indicted last week during the July 2020 term of the Tipton County Grand Jury. On Monday, those indicted were arraigned in court. Two employees from the West Tennessee Detention Facility in Mason were indicted for bringing drugs into the prison. On Nov. 24, 2020, Marquelle P. Curne, of Millington, couldn't clear the checkpoint at the correctional … [Read more...] about Two West Tennessee Detention Facility employees were indicted for trying to smuggle contraband into the prison
Six people were indicted in Tipton County for sex crimes with minor victims
Nearly 100 people were indicted last week during the July 2020 term of the Tipton County Grand Jury. On Monday, those indicted were arraigned in court. Following are summaries of some of the cases of sex crimes with child victims. Timothy Spencer Landry, 30, was indicted on charges of sexually exploiting a minor, 15 total counts of indecent exposure and two counts each of … [Read more...] about Six people were indicted in Tipton County for sex crimes with minor victims
