District Attorney Matthew Stowe

03/29/2022

11/29/2021

Today is Cyber Monday! Just a reminder to be safe online as you begin your holiday shopping. Here are some helpful tips from Norton:
Online shopping tips for Cyber Monday 2021
1. Do your holiday shopping with reputable retailers.
2. Only shop on secure sites on Cyber Monday.
3. Learn to spot holiday shopping scams.
4. Safeguard store accounts with strong passwords.
5. Don't shop on public Wi-Fi.
6. Check for fraud after your holiday shopping.

11/11/2021

We’re continuing our Thankful Series by spotlighting the host of elder abuse legislation from recent years that we are thankful for! Since 2016, Gen. Lisa Zavogiannis, District Attorney Matthew Stowe and their fellow District Attorney Generals have worked with the Tennessee General Assembly almost every year to expand and improve the tools prosecutors have to fight elder abuse. Earlier this year, the Conference backed the Safe Seniors Act of 2021 (SB1228/HB718), which makes various changes to existing laws to grant seniors in Tennessee more protection. We’re grateful for the DAs, past bill sponsors and the countless other stakeholders who continue to fight for the rights and protection of the elders in our communities.

Learn more about the link below: https://www.tndagc.org/programs/elder-abuse/

11/05/2021

Dennis Ferrier from Nashville's Fox 17 continues his in depth investigation into questionable decisions issued from former judge. Here is the latest on his reporting from Decatur County.

A retiring Tennessee judge is under fire from a district attorney and victims’ families. Three people charged with murder and two alleged child rapists all had bond set at $25,000—crimes that traditionally carry bonds of $250,000 to $1 million. Wesley Conway loved hunting and fishing, he...

11/05/2021

Just in from Fox17 Nashville: Investigation into the questionable actions of a former judge. This report is from Benton County.
https://fox17.com/news/ferrier-files/fox-17-investigates-a-confessed-killer-in-middle-tennessee-roams-the-streets-derek-grooms-ashley-fullerton-benton-county-da

Four years after a Middle Tennessee man confessed to murdering his wife in front of their baby son, he is back on the streets. The family just can’t believe it. A Benton County judge reduced his bond from $500,000 to just $50,000, another case of a surprisingly low bond for a man accused of a....

11/03/2021

Throughout November, the Tennessee Conference of District Attorneys will spotlight the importance of remembering victims. The Conference has worked hard to ensure that victims of violent crime are allowed a fair presence in courtrooms to be seen as a real person and not merely a statistic or evidence. Join us as we remember victims this month.

10/14/2021

October is also Cyber Security Awareness Month. Take time to talk to seniors about spotting scams and phishing.
www.tnelderabuse.com

The Silent Crime

09/26/2021

SHOOTER APPREHENDED AND CHARGED WITH FIRST DEGREE MURDER

SAVANNAH, TN - The Office of the District Attorney General Matthew F. Stowe learned of an officer being shot in the line of duty late last night in rural Hardin County, TN. General Stowe requested assistance of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and a manhunt ensued for the shooter.

Todd Alan Stricklin, (DOB 12/6/72) of Clifton, was apprehended and has been charged with one count of First-Degree Murder. Stricklin was booked into the Hardin County Jail early this morning before being transferred to Chester County Jail.

“Upon learning the details of the shooting, I have activated the death penalty team who will be reviewing the evidence and charges to determine if this shooting of a law enforcement officer meets the standard for a capital murder crime,” states D.A. Matthew Stowe.

According to reports, Hardin County Sheriff’s deputies and Clifton Police were dispatched to a residence in Clifton where a domestic disturbance was taking place. When officers made contact with Todd Alan Stricklin, the man refused to drop his weapon and surrender to police. Stricklin then shot Hardin County Sheriff’s Deputy Matthew Locke who was approaching the home. The officer was transported to Hardin County Medical Center where he later died.

Stricklin ran from the house and hid in the surrounding woods. Numerous law enforcement agencies joined the TBI and searched the woods for the shooter. Several hours later Stricklin was located and taken into custody by troopers with the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

“We will not allow murder to go unpunished in the 24th Judicial District,” states D.A. Stowe. “While other parts of the country struggle with unlawfulness and activists who encourage violence against police, the people of our West Tennessee district stand firm in support for our officers and the rule of law.”

Stricklin is being held without bond and will be arraigned in Hardin County General Sessions Court.

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