THP Arrests Man Accused of Truck Theft
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 | 09:25am
NASHVILLE--- Agents with the Tennessee Highway Patrol Criminal Investigation Division (CID) arrested a Spencer man Thursday, October 21, 2010, in connection with a truck stolen from Crossville that was decorated to honor soldiers who have died in the line of duty.
James Jackson Walker, 36, was charged with two counts of theft following a seven-month undercover investigation. A Coffee County Grand Jury indicted Walker last Thursday on the theft charges.
A.J. Brooks of Crossville began decorating the memorial truck with crosses in 2003 to honor his brother and all servicemen who have died in the line of duty. The truck was apparently stolen in February.
CID agents executed a search warrant at Walker’s residence Thursday at 4759 Cane Creek Road (S.R. 285) in Van Buren County. At Walker’s residence, authorities recovered the memorial truck along with an ATV, and other items stolen out of Putnam, White and Van Buren counties. Walker is also facing charges of possession of stolen property in those counties. Two meth labs were also uncovered at Walker’s residence in Van Buren County.
Agents with Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), U. S. Marshall Service, White County Sheriff’s Department and Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department assisted CID Agents.
Walker is currently being held in the Coffee County Jail on theft charges.
The Tennessee Department of Safety’s mission is (www.TN.Gov/safety) to ensure the safety and general welfare of the public. The department encompasses the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Office of Homeland Security and Driver License Services. General areas of responsibility include law enforcement, safety education, motorist services and terrorism prevention.
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