McMinnville Police are asking the public for help identifying people pictured in a vehicle.
Detective Sgt. Katelyn Neal has been named as the point of contact for the investigation. She can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 931-414-6709, per the department's post.
What the Theft Could Mean Legally
Under Tennessee Code Annotated § 39-14-105, theft of property valued between $1,000 and $2,500 is classified as a Class E felony, a charge that carries a potential sentence of one to six years in prison and fines up to $3,000, according to Justia Law. Tennessee Code Annotated § 40-2-101 also sets a two-year statute of limitations for prosecuting Class E felony theft offenses in state courts, according to FindLaw.
Selling off stolen infrastructure like culvert pipes isn't as simple as hauling them to the nearest scrap yard. Tennessee Code Annotated §§ 62-9-103 and 62-9-104 require scrap sellers to present valid photo identification and a thumbprint impression, while dealers must log the seller's vehicle make, model, and license plate number for every transaction, according to FindLaw. Those recordkeeping requirements could give investigators another avenue to trace the truck if the pipes were brought to a licensed scrap yard.
A Department Juggling a Heavy Caseload
The department is led by Chief Nichole Mosley, who began her career as a patrol officer with the department in 1995 and has led it since January 2021. McMinnville is the county seat of Warren County.
Hoodline reported on a foot chase on September 30, 2026, that netted a fugitive and a stolen gun.
