Carroll County Sheriff’s Reports

Fraud/scam investigation (law enforcement impersonation) — On Oct. 18, a Carroll County deputy took a report from a complainant who stated she had been the victim of a phone scam involving individuals claiming to be with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.

According to the report, the complainant’s son had been arrested in Bolivar on warrants from both Hardeman and Madison counties. The complainant initially paid $4,000 to a legitimate bondsman for a $40,000 bond from Hardeman County. Later, she was contacted by a man identifying himself as Sgt. Shanterious Fuller from the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, who stated that her son could be bonded out with a $1,500 payment via Venmo. He then claimed there was a system issue and instructed her to repeat the payment multiple times, totaling $9,156.

Following that, another caller identifying himself as Sgt. Williams from Madison County told her that her son also had a warrant in Decatur County and that she would need to pay $900 for an ankle monitor upon release. She complied and sent the additional payment through Venmo.

Sgt. Tucker with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office met with the complainant at her residence and confirmed that these calls and payment requests were fraudulent. He contacted the Jackson–Madison County Sheriff’s Department but did not receive a return call. The complainant later made contact with the Madison County Pretrial Division.

The incident was documented by deputies.

Possession of schedule II (methamphetamine); driving while in possession of meth; driving on suspended license; reckless driving; theft of property — On Oct. 16, Cpl. Sean Bongiovanni attempted to turn around on a motorcycle traveling on Terry Road in Cedar Grove. As he did, the motorcycle rapidly accelerated, and its exhaust grew louder. Cpl. Bongiovanni attempted to catch up, reaching speeds of more than 85 mph, but was unable to close the distance.

Within a mile, the motorcycle was found wrecked in a ditch at the intersection of Terry Road and Mill Creek Road.

The driver, identified as Michael J. Gukeisen, 38, of Huntingdon, was standing nearby. Cpl. Bongiovanni observed Gukeisen place something on the ground before approaching his motorcycle. Deputies made contact with Gukeisen, who initially denied fleeing and denied setting anything down.

Deputy Daniel Thomas arrived and located an open cigarette pack containing a small zip-lock bag with a white crystal-like substance weighing 5.4 grams, which field-tested positive for methamphetamine. A black backpack found nearby also contained several similar cigarette packs. After being advised of the evidence, Gukeisen admitted to fleeing from deputies and to possessing the methamphetamine.

A check of the motorcycle’s registration revealed the license plate was registered to another vehicle. Gukeisen admitted to placing a false tag on the motorcycle. Upon further inspection, deputies discovered the motorcycle had been “hot-wired” and could be started without a key. The vehicle identification number (VIN) was located on the steering head and confirmed through NCIC as a stolen 2012 Kawasaki Ninja reported out of Weakley County. The motorcycle had been spray-painted black with red duct tape used as stripes, concealing its original green color.

Gukeisen was taken into custody and later interviewed. He claimed he purchased the motorcycle for $300 from a man identified only as “Kenny” in McKenzie but was unable to provide a last name, description, or proof of purchase.

Gukeisen was charged with possession of schedule II (methamphetamine), driving while in possession of meth, driving on a suspended license, reckless driving, and theft of property. Due to being on probation in Carroll County, he was held without bond until arraignment.

Possession of prohibited weapon; driving on suspended license — On Oct. 19, Deputy Dustin McClure observed a tan 2002 GMC Yukon pull into Casey’s on Highland Drive in McKenzie. Recognizing the driver as Robert A. Lusk, 40, of McKenzie, and having prior knowledge that his license was suspended, Deputy McClure requested dispatch to confirm his status.

Dispatch verified that Lusk’s driver’s license was suspended indefinitely out of Carroll County General Sessions Court, with a suspension date of Dec. 17, 2023. Dispatch also advised of an active warrant out of Milan Municipal Court.

When Lusk left Casey’s and traveled north on Highland Drive, Deputy McClure initiated a traffic stop near the Church of Christ on Highland Drive. After confirming the driver’s identity, a hard copy of the warrant was received from Milan Police Department. Lusk stated he was unaware of his suspension and believed the warrant had been resolved.

Deputy McClure advised Lusk of his status and placed him under arrest. During a search of his person, deputies located gold-plated brass knuckles in his left shorts pocket. Lusk was transported to the Carroll County Jail for booking and cited for driving on a suspended license (first offense) and charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, with bond set at $2,500.

His driver’s license was seized for return to the state.

Misuse of 911; driving on suspended license — On Oct. 16, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from a residence on Enoch Cemetery Road in Huntingdon regarding a domestic dispute.

Upon arrival, Deputies Bo Ezell and Townes found the residence unoccupied. Deputy Townes contacted the caller, who stated law enforcement assistance was no longer needed. Deputies asked the caller to meet them for further discussion, and two women—identified as Candis Highsmith, 44, of Huntingdon, and Destiny Nicole Johnson, 31, of Huntingdon, met them across from the Clarksburg Super Market.

Both women told deputies there had been no emergency and they did not require help. When asked for identification, Highsmith provided her driver’s license, while Johnson stated she did not have hers. A records check revealed both women’s licenses were suspended.

Highsmith was cited for misuse of 911 with a book-in date of Oct. 26, and Johnson was cited for driving on a suspended license (second offense) with a book-in date of Oct. 26.

Identity theft — On Oct. 18, a complainant came to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office to report identity theft. According to the report, the complainant stated she had received several phone calls from a 1-800 number over multiple days, which she initially ignored.

Shortly after, she received a letter from Wescom Credit Union stating she was behind on a loan payment. The complainant told deputies she had never done business with the credit union and believed someone had used her personal information to open an account. She contacted the credit union and was told the loan had been taken out on Aug. 26, 2025, for $2,200.

The complainant was advised by Wescom Credit Union’s fraud department to obtain a copy of a police report for their investigation.

The incident was documented by deputies.