A longtime officer with the Dyer County Sheriff's Office found himself on the opposite side of the law after being indicted for official misconduct. Sergeant Lynn Waller, a 27-year veteran of the department, has been charged in connection to the apprehension of a suspect in a high-profile murder case, according to a statement on the sheriff's office's Facebook page.
The indictment comes from the Dyer County Grand Jury regarding Waller's involvement in the arrest of Jackson Hopper, who is suspected of killing Ellie Young. After learning of his indictment, Waller was booked and subsequently released on a $25,000.00 bond. The investigation leading to this charge was carried out jointly by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), as per the statement released by the Dyer County Sheriff's Office.
In response to these legal proceedings, the Sheriff's Office has reassigned Sergeant Waller to administrative duties while an investigation is ongoing. "Maintaining the integrity of our office and the trust of the community is our utmost priority," said Sheriff Jeff Box, as reported by the Dyer County Sheriff's Office. As part of their commitment to transparency, the office has stated they will "cooperate fully with the investigative agencies involved."
The Sheriff's Office has asked for the public's understanding during this time, stressing the importance of conducting a thorough review of all matters related to the indictment. Sheriff Jeff Box’s full statement was shared on social media to keep the public informed through official channels.
