A former Smyrna police officer has been charged with 19 counts of forgery and six counts of identity theft following allegations that she submitted forged doctors' notes to excuse school absences. As reported by WSMV, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) launched an inquiry into the matter in December 2024 after receiving a report from the Rutherford County School System.
The investigation revealed that while serving as a patrol officer, the accused, 37-year-old Lindsy Nicole Clemons, managed to forge multiple doctors' notes to account for student absences. According to the findings cited in an article by FOX 17, these forgeries led to her indictment this past Tuesday by a Rutherford County Grand Jury.
Following the indictment, Clemons was promptly arrested, and her bond was set at $40,000, as confirmed by NewsChannel 5. While Clemons now faces a legal battle, the case is summoning attention to law enforcement officers' heightened responsibilities and required integrity. The case continues to develop as Clemons awaits further court proceedings.
