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A special prosecutor is investigating perjury allegations against State Police Trooper
Doug Starcher. Gilmer prosecutor, Gerry Hough said "I have begun, from various
sources, investigating the matter of Trooper Starcher in Calhoun case 0-1-F10."
Allegations have been lodged against the officer that he committed perjury in a
Calhoun Circuit Court.
The case involves testimony given by Starcher in a drug case, where a Calhoun
woman was indicted and charged in court for possession with intent to deliver a
controlled substance.
Court documents indicate no such evidence existed, although the woman was
prosecuted for nearly a year before the charges were dropped.
Calhoun Prosecuting Attorney Tony Morgan recused himself from the case, and
Judge Thomas Evans III requested a special prosecutor.
Trooper Starcher has been on special duty, but has currently been working in Roane
County.
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