Tennessee Department of Correction Communications Director Dorinda Carter says that Luke Tippy, of Crossville, is not part of a contraband investigation at Bledsoe County Correctional Complex. TDOC is also removing a Press Release that mentions Luke Tippy from its website.
At issue is the TDOC Press Release “TDOC Special Agents Make Arrests In Contraband Cases” dated Monday, December 06, 2021, which lists charges against Luke Tippy along with the charges of three other people.
TDOC Communications Director Dorinda Carter wrote in an email to Peg Broadcasting:
“Although the news release makes it clear that Mr. Tippy was not charged with introducing contraband, the headline of our release should have been different and we should have said three individuals were indicted for introduction of contraband and not “The individuals…” Therefore, I am removing the release from our website and apologize for the confusion. Thank you.”
TDOC did not reply to Peg Broadcasting’s request to clearly state, what if any, charges Mr. Tippy may face.