Former THP trooper arrested, charged for allegedly writing 'fake' citations
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Posted: 7:06 PM Dec 10, 2008
Former THP trooper arrested, charged for allegedly writing 'fake' citations
Former Claiborne County Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Charlene Green, 32, was arrested and currently faces 77 felony counts on charges that she wrote fraudulent citations, according to a Tennessee Department of Safety release.
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Former Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Charlene Green (Photo Courtesy: Tennessee Department of Safety)
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FALL BRANCH, Tenn. (WVLT) -- Former Claiborne County Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Charlene Green, 32, was arrested and currently faces 77 felony counts on charges that she wrote fraudulent citations, according to a Tennessee Department of Safety release.

Greene resigned from her job in October instead of being terminated after she was accused of neglecting her duty by failing to submit traffic citations to courts of record, according to the Tennessee Department of Safety.

The THP launched a formal investigation into Green's alleged actions.

"After cross-checking other citations turned in by Green with those on file at the Clerk’s Office, investigators discovered that Green wrote dozens of “fake” tickets, sometimes using information of individuals she issued tickets to years ago," according to the THP release. "In one case, Green is accused of using the name of a driver she issued a ticket to in 2004. She allegedly forged his name on four citations she turned in to her superiors in February, March and July of 2008."

"In all, CID agents were able to determine that from January 12, 2008, through September 2, 2008, Green wrote a total of 60 fraudulent citations involving 28 individuals," the release states.

Green faces 38 counts of forgery, 38 counts of false reporting and one count of official misconduct.

Green was assigned to Claiborne County in the Fall Branch District after being commissioned in January 2004, according the TDOS release.


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Posted by: Wes Location: Hawthorne Fl Now on Dec 24, 2008 at 08:34 PM

Charlene was a good person in high school and she was a good person when we both wore a badge for Claiborne County together. I hope that she is treated fairly by the courts. Claiborne County is notorious for corruption in all aspects of government. Thank you for the risks and service you gave the State of Tennessee and the people of Claiborne County. Good luck in your defense. Wes Runions
Posted by: TAZVEGAS Location: CLAIBORNE CO on Dec 19, 2008 at 03:24 AM

She may be a good person but she she knew better. Its pretty sad that most people in Claiborne County knows that she didn't do her job. I agree our law enforcement hasn't been the greatest here lately but there are still some good cops out there but mostly in the cities. Its sad that people abuse the badge and make everyone else look bad. There is no excuse for 77 felony charges no matter who you are. Just because she is an officer doesnt mean that they should go easy on her. If it was anyone else they would put them under the jail. She deserves everything that she gets and then some. P.S. THP does not have a high quota. People wonder why law enforcement looks so bad its because officers get away with everything, why should they be any different from the average joe? They shouldnt because they are suppose to set an example for the community.
Posted by: Kiffster Location: Lamester on Dec 13, 2008 at 06:31 AM

Posted by: Dave Location: Claiborne Co. on Dec 12, 2008 at 09:40 AM The sad thing is she done this or dint?And why she did it if it is true.But this lady like all of us got out here everyday and risked her life for the public!!That aparantly doesnt appreciate what she done.Or any law enforcement. For you that are on here bad mouthing her when your house is being invaded by an intruder dont call 911 call the pizza man and see if he will risk his life to save yours I doubt theese people that serve us deserve the up most respect like i said earlier there is more to this story im not so sure she done this. ---------------------------------------- Benedict Arnold was a great general and served our country well.....for a time.