Lewisburg City Manager, Roy "Bam" Haislip faces serious charges following his arrest for alleged stalking and burglary involving another city employee. According to a report by WKRN, a grand jury indicted Haislip on one count of stalking, one count of aggravated burglary, and one count of theft of property. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation commenced their inquiry in May after being approached by the 17th Judicial District Attorney General Rob Carter, the investigation leading to the discovery that Haislip had repeatedly contacted the city employee despite requests to desist and had allegedly burglarized the victim's residence, taking personal items.
Following the arrest, Haislip was booked into Marshall County Jail with a bond set at $10,000. Records show he was released a few hours later, as noted by NewsChannel 5. During a June meeting, the Lewisburg City Council, while not explicitly naming Haislip, spoke of allegations against a top city leader, with Ward 4 Councilman Tommy Burns divulging a protective order against such a figure, and Mayor Jim Bingham calling for discretion pending legal counsel from City Attorney Thomas Hutto in matters of personnel. A community member expressed their shock to WSMV, highlighting the rarity of protective orders within such proximity of power dynamics.
In a statement obtained by WKRN, Mayor Jim Bingham acknowledged the broader community concerns regarding the recent arrest of City Manager Roy Haislip. He described the situation as a serious and troubling development for the City of Lewisburg and expressed regret that residents and employees must face such circumstances. Mayor Bingham emphasized the presumption of innocence as a cornerstone of justice and affirmed the City’s commitment to integrity and transparency as the case progresses. He further noted that the allegations do not pertain to Haislip’s professional role or the misuse of city resources.
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