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Chattanooga, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to Friday’s indictment and arrest of Charles White, 55, and Tami White, 50. Revenue special agents arrested the couple today at their place of business, Tennessee Georgia Tire and Service Center. Charles White’s bond was set at $5,000; Tami White’s bond was set at $15,000.

Knoxville, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to James Lee Douglas pleading guilty Tuesday to one count of tax evasion. Douglas evaded paying Tennessee sales tax by signing a false affidavit, which said a vehicle would be titled in Montana.

Newport, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of Melvin James Tucker, former manager of the Hideaway, for tax evasion and theft. Revenue special agents arrested Tucker, 49, with assistance from the Cocke County Sheriff’s office, on Thursday. Bond was set at $50,000.

Newport, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of Gary and Geraldine Ridens, the former owners of Brandywine Creek Steakhouse, for tax evasion, money laundering, conspiracy, and theft. With assistance from the Cocke County Sherriff’s Office, Revenue special agents arrested the Ridens at their residence Thursday. Bond was set at $100,000 each.

Jackson, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of Gregory Keith Hardee. Hardee, 55, turned himself in last week to Madison County Sheriff’s deputies.

Tennessee is a finalist in four categories for national awards that will be announced during a ceremony in October in Nashville. The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) selected 30 finalists across 10 categories for the State IT Recognition Awards.

Jackson, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led David and Darryl Lewis pleading guilty to theft this week. The two men own Lewis Bail Bonds in Jackson.

Chattanooga, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of Cade Coulter Williamson, president of Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, in Soddy Daisy. Revenue special agents arrested Williamson, 41, at his business. Bond was set at $10,000. On Monday, the Hamilton County Grand Jury indicted Williamson on 14 Class E felony counts of tax evasion.

Harriman, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and Wednesday’s arrest of Travis Lynn Lively. Lively, age 46, was arrested at his home and transported to the Roane County Jail. Bond was set at $1,000. On June 17, 2019, the Roane County Grand Jury indicted Lively on four Class E felony counts of tax evasion.

Oak Ridge, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of James Lee Douglas. Douglas, age 73, surrendered to authorities at the Knox County Sheriff’s Department Detention Facility. Bond was set at $20,000. On June 12, 2019, the Knox County Grand Jury indicted Douglas on three Class E felony counts of tax evasion.

Doyle, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of Gary Dewayne Goodwin. Revenue special agents arrested Goodwin, age 55, last week his residence. Bond was set at $10,000. On June 5, 2019, the White County Grand Jury indicted Goodwin on one Class E felony count of tax evasion.

Jackson, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the yesterday’s arrest of Darryl Lewis, age 55, and David Lewis, age 60, the owners of Lewis Bail Bonds in Jackson. The Madison County Sherriff’s office arrested the two men, and bond was set at $5,000 each.

Knoxville, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to today’s guilty plea of Chris Yousif, former managing member of Quality Motors, for tax evasion and theft.

BLOUNTVILLE - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to Robert Ranuro pleading “no contest” to two counts of sales tax evasion today. Ranuro, 56, previously owned Biggies TN, a restaurant in Kingsport. Judge James Goodwin accepted Ranuro’s plea to sales tax and liquor-by- the drink tax evasion.

NASHVILLE - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of Dennis Jones, age 51. Revenue special agents arrested Jones today at Limelight, his place of business. Bond was set at $25,000.