An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Rosemary Downs, the former treasurer of the Upperman High School Fishing Booster Club in Baxter, Tennessee.
Investigators determined that Downs misappropriated club funds totaling at least $14,800 from November 2022 through March 2024.
Downs reportedly admitted to investigators that she used club funds for personal use. She also made personal deposits to the club totaling $6,025 that she claimed were used to reimburse the club.
The Putnam County Grand Jury has indicted Rosemary Downs on one count of theft of property over $10,000 and one count of forgery.