Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports

Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Driving on Suspended License — On July 29, Deputy Dustin McClure was conducting criminal interdiction on Highway 70A in McLemoresville when he observed a silver Nissan Altima traveling without functioning registration lights. As Deputy McClure approached in his marked patrol vehicle, the Nissan abruptly turned onto School Street. After confirming the registration lights were not functioning, Deputy McClure initiated a traffic stop near School and Park streets.

Deputy McClure identified the driver as Quincy D’Shawn Douglass, 42, of Memphis. A records check showed Douglass’ driver’s license was indefinitely suspended through Madison County Circuit Court. Deputy McClure reported that Douglass and his female passenger displayed signs of extreme nervousness, including heavy breathing and visibly shaking hands. After Douglass exited the vehicle, he gave deputies consent to search it and stated there was “nothing” inside. Both occupants denied there were firearms or illegal narcotics in the vehicle.

During the search, Deputy McClure located a black bag on the passenger side of the vehicle containing a loaded FMK 9mm pistol. The firearm had one round in the chamber and eight additional rounds in the magazine. The passenger later told deputies the firearm belonged to Douglass and that she had repeatedly told him not to carry it because of his previous legal trouble. She stated that when she saw the marked patrol vehicle approaching, she removed the firearm from the center console, where Douglass had placed it, and put it inside her bag because she did not want him to get into trouble. She also admitted she initially lied by claiming the firearm belonged to her.

Based on the firearm’s location, the passenger’s statements and Douglass’ status as a convicted felon, Douglass was arrested and transported to the Carroll County Jail. He was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and driving on a suspended driver’s license.

Theft of Firearm — On July 30, Deputy Jeremy Smith received a report concerning a firearm stolen from a residence in Atwood. The victim reported that a black Smith & Wesson .380 handgun had been stolen either from her purse or from inside the residence. She was unable to provide an exact time when the firearm was taken but discovered it missing that day.

Two fully loaded magazines were also reported stolen with the firearm. The handgun was valued at approximately $400. The firearm was entered into the National Crime Information Center database as stolen.

Burglary, Theft, Vandalism — On August 2, Deputy Terry Milholen responded to a residence on Smyrna Road in Huntingdon regarding property damage and stolen items. Deputies were advised that the homeowner was currently residing in a nursing home and a family member had been caring for the property. A family member had gone to the property earlier that evening and discovered several items had been damaged. Deputies learned the driver’s side rear window of a Ford Ranger had been broken and the doors of an exterior storage shed had been forced open. After gaining entry to the shed, an unknown subject allegedly cut the fuel lines on a Toro lawn mower and stole two boxes of tools. Deputies also determined the rear door of the residence had been damaged to gain entry into the home. Items reported stolen from the residence included a flashlight, a 50-inch Vizio television and a Vizio surround sound system. An archery bow was also listed among the stolen property in the report. The investigation remained active at the time of the report.

Burglary, Theft — On August 1, Deputy Michael Smith received a report of a camper that had previously been broken into on New Liberty Church Road in Cedar Grove.

The owner reported that he had traveled to Florida and, after returning sometime in June, discovered his camper had been burglarized.

A small bag of tools valued at approximately $200 was reported stolen. The owner did not report the burglary until August 1 and had since moved the camper to Madison County.

Fraud — On August 3, Investigator Angel Furr met with a woman at the Carroll County Jail lobby who reported fraudulent activity involving her First Bank account. The woman provided bank statements showing several transactions during July that she said she did not authorize. Investigator Furr contacted a First Bank representative, who advised that the woman had reportedly been involved in a romance scam and that the individual involved had taken a significant amount of her money. The bank representative believed the individual may have gained access to the woman’s email and subsequently her bank account. Fraudulent activity dating back to June was also reportedly being disputed. The woman reported approximately $585.83 in fraudulent transactions during July. The transactions occurred between July 2 and July 28 and included charges associated with Owcownerly.com, Omniwatch and Mission Lane. She also reported unauthorized Walmart.com transactions, although Investigator Furr was unable to independently verify those transactions through her account. Investigator Furr provided the woman with a copy of the report to give to First Bank.