On Feb 19, 2016, Adamsville Fire Department responded to a
house fire at 131 Waverly Ave, Adamsville. Through the combined investigation
of Adamsville Fire Chief Scott Harbison, Adamsville Police Det. Rick
Whitfield and Deputy State Fire Marshall Gary Cartee, the fire was ruled
intentionally set.
On July 12, 2018, Steven Millwood, a 44 yr. old
resident of Adamsville, pled guilty to Insurance Fraud and received a 20 split
3 year sentence, with 5 years’ probation and restitution of $36,000.00.
Millwood is serving his time in community corrections in lieu of serving time
in prison.
On July 16, 2018, Donna McCullars, 47 yr. old resident of
Adamsville, also pled guilty to Insurance Fraud regarding the house fire
at 131 Waverly Ave, Adamsville. McCullars received a 5 year probation
sentence and restitution of $36,000.00.