FORREST GAY FACES MULTIPLE CHARGES FOR REPEATED WALMART SHOPLIFTING AND TRESPASSING
A local man is scheduled to appear in the Cumberland County General Sessions Court facing an extensive list of charges, primarily stemming from a repeated pattern of alleged shoplifting and criminal trespassing at the Crossville Walmart store.
According to court dockets and affidavits of complaint, Forrest Tyler Gay has accumulated numerous charges filed between late 2025 and mid-2026. The allegations highlight a recurring series of retail thefts, often involving gaming cards, clothing, and merchandise price-swapping, alongside multiple counts of returning to the property despite being officially banned.
Key Details of the Case:
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The Target: Store security and local law enforcement affidavits detail multiple incidents at the Obed Plaza Walmart in Crossville, where Gay was repeatedly spotted on CCTV or detained by asset protection.
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The Charges: Gay faces numerous counts of Criminal Trespass for returning to the store after being barred, multiple counts of Theft of Merchandise (shoplifting), and a separate charge for Possession of Methamphetamine following a warrant service on Goodwin Circle in October 2025 where officers recovered approximately 3.85 grams of the substance.
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Modus Operandi: Affidavits outline tactics such as concealing gaming cards inside emptied snack boxes, swapping price tags, and bypassing all points of sale without paying.
The docket cases are set for court proceedings as the state prosecutes the accumulated string of offenses.
He has a total bond of $29,000 over 16 charges.
