Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports

Identity Theft / Forgery — On September 3, Deputy Heather Townes investigated a report of identity theft involving Donald Perrigo, 44, of Rienzi, Miss.

Deputies learned an individual reported discovering that multiple credit accounts had allegedly been opened in her name without her knowledge while she was married to Perrigo. According to the report, a Citi Bank credit card account was opened in 2016, and she was unaware the account existed until she received a civil summons regarding unpaid charges that had been sent to collections. The complainant also reported that her Credit Karma account reflected several additional credit accounts she did not recognize and stated she had never received statements or correspondence regarding those accounts. Investigators determined the Citi Bank account carried a balance of approximately $1,422 before it was transferred to Midland Credit Management for collection.

The investigation remains active.

This incident occurred in Carroll County.

Theft of Firearm — On September 4, Deputy Daniel Thomas responded to a report of a stolen firearm in Cedar Grove.

The owner reported discovering that a black Ruger LCP .380-caliber pistol was missing from inside the residence. The firearm had been stored beneath a bed in a room separate from an area where contractors had recently been performing bathroom renovations. The owner advised the pistol had last been seen approximately three weeks earlier and could not identify any potential suspects. The handgun was valued at approximately $250 and entered as stolen while the investigation continues.

This incident occurred in Carroll County.

Theft — On September 4, deputies received a report of a stolen license plate from a vehicle that had been stored in Trezevant. The owner reported parking the vehicle at the location in October 2025 while it was being stored for use during the upcoming fair season. When the owner returned on Aug. 30, deputies learned the license plate had been forcibly removed, damaging the tag during the theft. The investigation remains ongoing.

This incident occurred in Carroll County.

Possession of Schedule VI Marijuana / Contempt of Court — On September 7, Deputy Alex Sherwood conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle displaying an expired registration.

The driver, Gordon Hyatt Jr., 34, of Huntingdon, was found to have four active Carroll County warrants for contempt of court. During a search of the vehicle, deputies recovered three separate baggies containing approximately 16.75 grams of marijuana, along with a Muha Meds THC vape. Hyatt was taken into custody, served with the outstanding warrants and charged with simple possession of Schedule VI marijuana. His vehicle was impounded and towed from the scene.

This incident occurred in Carroll County.

Driving on Suspended License / Unlawful Removal of Registration Plate — On September 10, Deputy Dustin McClure observed a black Dodge Ram displaying an Illinois registration plate that he knew had previously been reported as suspended for failure to maintain insurance.

After initiating a traffic stop, deputies identified the driver as William Scroggins Jr., 44, of Mansfield. Scroggins admitted he did not have a valid Tennessee driver’s license. A records check confirmed his Tennessee license had been suspended indefinitely for failure to file proof of insurance and that this was his second offense for driving on a suspended license

Deputies also discovered the Illinois registration plate displayed on the truck did not belong to the vehicle. A Kentucky title located inside the truck matched the vehicle’s VIN, confirming the registration plate had been improperly displayed on a different vehicle.

Scroggins was arrested and charged with driving on a suspended license, second offense, and unlawful removal of a registration plate.

This incident occurred in Carroll County.