Adams, TN (March 10th, 2025) – The Robertson County Sheriff’s Office Agriculture Crimes Unit has arrested Ricky Shearon Winn (DOB 5/4/1980) for theft of valuable Black Walnut timber from at least two farms in Robertson County.
On February 5th, Agricultural Crimes Detective, Terry Morris, received a report of stolen Black Walnut timber from a farm along the Red River. During the investigation, a second farm along the Red River was discovered to also have Black Walnut timber stolen. Detective Morris determined Ricky Winn cut the trees down and pulled them to the Red River with a winch. From there, Winn would float the trees down the Red River at night to the TWRA boat ramp in Adams, TN. There, the trees were loaded on a trailer and transported to Clarksville, TN where they were sold to a lumber dealer. Ricky Winn was taken into custody on March 10th, 2025, and is being held at the Robertson County Detention Facility on the below charges. Booking photo is available at robertsonsheriff.com
Ricky Shearon Winn – Adams, TN
- Theft of Property over $2500 x2 – Bond $20,000 each
- Vandalism x2 – Bond $5,000 each
- Criminal Trespass x2 – Bond $2,500 each
If you are a property owner along the Red River and feel you may be a victim of a similar incident, please contact Agricultural Crimes Detective Terry Morris at 615-382-6288.
“One of our victims planted those Black Walnut trees 30 years ago when he first purchased the farm to provide retirement income for himself and his family. They are now gone. It is deplorable that someone would not only violate and steal someone’s property but also take away their livelihood. These types of actions have no place in our county and will not be tolerated. I am thankful for our Agricultural Crimes Unit that are dedicated to working crimes against our hardworking farmers,” stated Sheriff Michael Van Dyke.