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Former Murfreesboro detective indicted after allegedly misusing drug funds
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Holly Lehren , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the indictment and investigation are available from the Tennessee Comptrollers Office and NewsChannel 5 WTVF.
A former detective in Murfreesboro has been indicted. He allegedly misused funds and a database. The amount of money involved is at least $2,760.
This was discovered during an audit. The investigation was conducted by state offices. It found that the former detective had tried to conceal the missing money.
He did this by temporarily adding money to the fund. Further details about the indictment and investigation are available from the Tennessee Comptrollers Office and NewsChannel 5 WTVF.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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