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Agricultural
Crime Unit Hay Clinkers
Hay fires can be devastating to a farmer.
The Agricultural Crime Unit investigates Clinkers, hardened residue from hay fires,
wildfire arson, livestock theft, farm crimes, can be a tell-tale sign of arson in some
and criminal activities on state forest lands. cases. Studies by the Agricultural Crime
The Ag Crime Unit also enforces laws and Unit are leading to new ways that these fires
state regulations relating to the movement are investigated.
of animals, animal and plant diseases, use
of state forest and various activities of the
Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Investigator Supervisor
P.O. Box 40627
Most wildfire arson cases fall exclusively Nashville, TN 37204
under the Ag Crime Unit. Of the more than Office: 615-837-5181
2,000 wildfires Tennessee experiences
annually, nearly 40 percent are arson cases.
As an example, an arsonist burned more
1-844-AGCRIME (1-844-242-7463)
than 1.25 square miles of land over eight
days in one case where the suspect was
apprehended. The Ag Crime Unit is
recognized statewide for their expertise and
innovation in wildfire arson investigation.
For more information on the ACU visit:
www.tn.gov/agriculture/general/acu.html.

The Ag Crime Unit and local


law enforcement work
together to apprehend these
individuals. Forest fires can
spread quickly and endanger
human life and property.
Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Authorization
Investigator Supervisor No. 325405, 5,000 copies, May 2012. This public
document was promulgated at a cost of $0.17 per
Max Thomas copy.

1-844-AGCRIME (1-844-242-7463)
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Agricultural Crime Unit

Forest Fire Investigation Livestock Theft Investigation State Forest Crime


Woodland arson Dead animal disposal Meth labs
Debris fires Livestock theft ATV enforcement
Burning without permit Other crimes Marijuana grows

Agricultural Crime Unit Investigators

Millie Binkley Phillip Fedun Shane Ratliff Greg Whitehead


OFFICE: 615-446-2726 OFFICE: 614-443-2855 OFFICE: 865-475-6167 OFFICE: 423-239-6541
CELL: 931-206-2378 CELL: 615-390-2998 CELL: 865-266-0513 CELL: 423-341-3695
RADIO #1384 RADIO #1381 RADIO #1390 RADIO #1387
Millie.Binkley@TN.gov Phillip.Fedun@TN.gov Shane.B.Ratliff@TN.gov Greg.Whitehead@TN.gov
Homeland Security
Informing farmers of criminal activities
Securing ag infrastructure
Coordinating with other law enforcement agencies

Morris Rogers Mike Whaley Pete Merz Marianne Reneau Reese


CELL: 731-225-5391 OFFICE: 931-723-5046 OFFICE: 423-942-3975 OFFICE: 865-475-6338
Other Ag Investigations RADIO #1386 CELL: 931-581-0382 CELL: 423-240-0214 CELL: 865-207-9310
Pesticide use and licensing Morris.Rogers@TN.gov RADIO #1389 RADIO #1385 RADIO #1388
Weights and measures Michael.Whaley@TN.gov Pete.Merz@TN.gov Marianne.Reese@TN.gov
Food and dairy inspection
Animal importation

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