The Tennessee Office of the Comptroller has revealed that Ashley Stogner, the former City Recorder for Minor Hill, has been indicted in Giles County on charges related to the misappropriation of public funds. This indictment also includes allegations stemming from her previous role as a bookkeeper for the Minor Hill Utility District.
An investigation into Stogner’s activities uncovered a series of fraudulent actions. Notably, she is accused of forging the mayor’s signature to issue unauthorized payroll checks to herself. Additionally, Stogner allegedly made payments through PayPal directly to her personal account, collected cash donations intended for the library, and misused funds from the utility district to settle a personal court judgment.
As a result of these findings, Stogner faces multiple charges, including theft of property, forgery, official misconduct, and violations of the Computer Crimes Act. The timeline for these alleged offenses spans from August 2021 to September 2024, highlighting a significant period of misconduct during her tenure in public service.
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