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Sex offender compliance checks in Tipton County net 11 arrests

By Echo Day on October 5, 2022

A sex offender compliance check operation conducted Wednesday resulted in 11 arrests, the district attorney's office announced. The multi-agency effort named Sex Offender Operation Compliance Driver (SO OCD) targeted sex offender compliance in Tipton County and cities of Atoka, Brighton, Covington and Munford. The agencies participating in the initiative include the 25th … [Read more...] about Sex offender compliance checks in Tipton County net 11 arrests

Wyatt Earp’s owner pleaded guilty to tax theft, sentenced to eight years probation

By Echo Day on July 19, 2022

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

Former DA, US Attorney Mike Dunavant has joined the state comptroller’s office

By Echo Day on May 18, 2021

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Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Jason E. Mumpower is pleased to announce the hiring of former United States Attorney Mike Dunavant to serve as Chief Investigative Counsel in the Comptroller’s Division of Investigations. Dunavant will work directly with the division’s director, Jeff Puckett, in investigating allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse in government and other … [Read more...] about Former DA, US Attorney Mike Dunavant has joined the state comptroller’s office

A mother of four was just convicted on 11 counts of participating in her child’s sexual abuse

By Echo Day on July 17, 2020

Ashley Thomas sat behind the counsel table, leaning her forehead against clasped hands, as the verdict was read. The three-day trial, and three-year legal battle, was finally coming to a close in a dimly-lit courtroom as thunder and heavy rain roared overhead. “I think she wants you in trouble because you didn’t get her out of trouble,” Ashley’s defense attorney Vicky Green … [Read more...] about A mother of four was just convicted on 11 counts of participating in her child’s sexual abuse

The second round of Operation Crime Driver nets 13 arrests

By Echo Day on February 21, 2020

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District Attorney General Mark E. Davidson announced Friday the second phase of a joint federal, state and local law enforcement anti-violence initiative has resulted in the arrest and/or charging of 13 individuals in Tipton and Lauderdale Counties, TN. The agencies participating in the initiative include the District Attorney General’s Office for the 25th Judicial District, … [Read more...] about The second round of Operation Crime Driver nets 13 arrests

Mother of four indicted for sexual abuse, neglect

By Echo Day on November 15, 2018

A Millington mother, currently pregnant with her fourth child, was charged in a 13-count indictment last week. Ashley Nicole Thomas, 28, was charged with aggravated child neglect (8 and under), aggravated child neglect, four total counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, criminal responsibility for rape of a child (four total counts), sexual battery by an authority figure and … [Read more...] about Mother of four indicted for sexual abuse, neglect

By Echo Day on April 18, 2018

When his victim, who is now 10 years old, took the stand, David Henson looked down at the counsel table. As she started speaking, he wouldn’t look at her, but to his left where deputies were gathered instead. “You really hurt me,” she told him while giving a victim impact statement Tuesday morning. “I just want you to know that you should feel guilty. That’s all I have to … [Read more...] about

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