Tennessee Highway Patrol Criminal Investigations Division Makes Arrest in Odometer Fraud Case

NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has arrested Michael Marks of Murfreesboro on charges of odometer fraud and criminal simulation.

On December 10, 2015, the THP’s Criminal Investigation Division received two complaints from victims regarding possible odometer fraud and approved an investigation. It was noted at that time the same person had sold the vehicles to the different victims. The victims stated they had purchased the vehicles from an ad on Craigslist.

The investigation revealed the odometers in the two vehicles had been rolled back. Investigators were able to identify a suspect, and the identity was confirmed by a victim. The THP’s Criminal investigation Division sought and obtained two felony warrants for criminal simulation as well as two misdemeanor warrants for odometer fraud against Marks.

On January 28, 2016, members of the Tennessee Highway Patrol Criminal Investigation Division with support from troopers from the Nashville District executed the arrest warrants for Marks. Prior to the execution of arrest warrants, Marks was observed driving a blue, Toyota Camry. The blue Toyota pulled into the driveway of 5530 North West Broad Street in Murfreesboro that was identified as his place of residence and business. Criminal simulation is a class E felony, and odometer fraud is a class A misdemeanor.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol Criminal Investigation Division is asking anyone who has conducted business with Michael Marks or anyone who may be associated with him who believes he/she is a victim of odometer fraud to contact the Tennessee Highway Patrol Criminal Investigation Division at 615-251-5185.

Booking photos can be obtained at the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s (www.TN.Gov/safety) mission is to serve, secure, and protect the people of Tennessee.

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