Felony Friday lived up to its name in Wilson County, where the sheriff's office spotlighted a Lebanon man accused of a run of serious charges. Deputies publicly named Jackson Hardy Moss and posted his booking photos, flagging alleged offenses that range from theft to joyriding. The department folded the alert into its regular “Felony Friday” bulletin and urged anyone who might recognize the man or know his whereabouts to share tips, noting that callers can remain anonymous and that a dispatch number is available for people with information.
In the Facebook bulletin, deputies identify Jackson Hardy Moss, born Oct. 27, 1987, and list a slate of accusations: criminal simulation; two counts of theft of property valued between $10,000 and $60,000; joyriding (temporary taking of a vehicle); and failures to appear in earlier matters involving DUI, drug paraphernalia and simple possession/casual exchange, according to the Wilson County Sheriff's Office. The photos posted alongside the notice appear to be booking images circulated to help the public identify the person named. Deputies did not include court filings, bond details or other docket information with the social media post.
The sheriff's office asked anyone with information to contact its dispatch line, and the agency’s website lists the main number as 615‑444‑1412 (call extension 3 for tips). For those who would rather keep their names out of it, the department points to Crime Stoppers and other anonymous reporting channels, according to the Wilson County Sheriff's Office. Deputies also cautioned residents not to approach the person named in the post and instead to pass any leads directly to investigators.
Charges Named in the Post
The sheriff’s bulletin includes an allegation of criminal simulation, an offense Tennessee law treats as a form of theft and specifies should be charged at no less than a Class E felony, according to FindLaw. The two theft counts listed in the notice fall into the $10,000 to $60,000 range, conduct that state law generally classifies as a Class C felony and that can expose a defendant to multiple years in prison, according to Mumford Law. At this stage, the entries on social media remain allegations; any formal charges, detailed filings or court settings would be reflected in county court records if prosecutors decide to move ahead.
How to Report Tips
The Felony Friday post directs anyone with information to call sheriff’s dispatch at 615‑444‑1412, ext. 3, or to use Crime Stoppers if they prefer to stay anonymous. The sheriff's office frequently uses "Felony Friday" posts with photos and a tip line, a tactic that in past cases has helped prompt arrests or even voluntary walk-ins at the jail. If you recognize the person named or know anything about the allegations, deputies say to call dispatch rather than try to confront a suspected subject yourself.
