Former Treasurer Arrested for Theft
Putnam County—After a nearly three month Indiana State Police Putnamville District investigation into missing funds from the Madison Township Volunteer Fire Department, officers have arrested the former treasurer.
Arrested: Tammy Dickerson, age 45, of Greencastle, IN.
Charges: (2) counts of Theft (felony) and (2) counts of Official Misconduct (felony)
Putnam Superior Court warrant, $20,000 cash bond
Putnam County Jail
In November 2016, Indiana State Police were contacted by members of the Madison Township Volunteer Fire Department (MTVFD) about potential missing funds from the department’s bank accounts. A subsequent investigation revealed that on several occasions in years 2014 through 2016, Tammy Dickerson in her then position as treasurer, is alleged to have utilized MTVFD funds totaling approximately $80,216.72 for personal use, such as cash withdrawals, personal bills, and purchases at local retail stores.
The case was investigated by ISP Detective Brian Maudlin.
This afternoon, after an attempt by Indiana State Police Troopers and Greencastle Police officers to serve the warrant, Dickerson was finally spotted at her house this evening by GPD officers and taken into custody for ISP.
Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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SGT. JOE WATTS
