( Memphis 12/3/2009) There have been more indictments in the investigation into the Shelby County Clerk's Office.
A state Grand Jury has returned indictments against three people associated with Fleet Equipment, LLC, a company that sells heavy duty trucks and trailers and Fleet Leasing, a company that leases heavy duty trailers.
According to a press release, "In the first indictment, the Grand Jury charged W. Mark Welch, owner of Fleet Equipment, LLC and Fleet Leasing, with one count of conspiracy to commit bribery of a public servant and five counts of bribery of a public servant. One other individual was also named in the indictment, but is not in custody. In the second indictment, the Grand Jury charged James L. Welch, an employee of Fleet Equipment, and W. Mark Welch with one count of conspiracy to commit bribery of a public servant and five counts of bribery of a public servant. "
A News Channel 3 investigation by reporter Scott Noll found some clerks were being paid off for favors.
There are even allegations of a $5 pay-off from Memphis City Councilwoman Barbra Swearengen Ware to a clerk in exchange for Ware being allowed to register a car without showing the mandatory proof of inspection. Ware says she is innocent.
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A state Grand Jury has returned indictments against three people associated with Fleet Equipment, LLC, a company that sells heavy duty trucks and trailers and Fleet Leasing, a company that leases heavy duty trailers.
A News Channel 3 investigation by reporter Scott Noll found some clerks were being paid off for favors.
There are even allegations of a $5 pay-off from Memphis City Councilwoman Barbra Swearengen Ware to a clerk in exchange for Ware being allowed to register a car without showing the mandatory proof of inspection. Ware says she is innocent.
Click the links to the left to read more about this story.
