An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Jasper police officer.
On July 29, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving a Jasper police officer. During the investigation, agents learned that on July 26, Lillian Michele Lockhart, 29, reported for duty intoxicated. Further investigation revealed that while intoxicated, Ms. Lockhart responded to calls for service in her police vehicle.
On Oct. 1, the Marion County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Ms. Lockhart with driving under the influence and possession of a handgun while intoxicated. Last week, she turned herself in and was booked into the Marion County Jail on a $5,000 bond.