DISTRICT 29

District Attorney

Danny Goodman Jr

Serving Dyer, Lake County | Tennessee

Upon completion of law school, General Danny Goodman, Jr. went to work for Stevens Law Firm and was later appointed Assistant District Attorney General in 2000 in the criminal division. He was elected General Sessions and Juvenile Judge for Lake County in 2002 where he served for 15 years before being appointed and later elected as the District Attorney General for the 29th Judicial District. When asked why he became a prosecutor, General Goodman explained, “I have always wanted to be in a position where I can help others and improve the community that I love. There is no better way to accomplish that goal than making the community safer for our citizens through prosecution of criminal offenses.”

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Staff

Danny H. Goodman, Jr.

District Attorney General

Karen Burns

Deputy District Attorney General
Dyer Co. Circuit Court

Tim Boxx

Assistant District Attorney General
Dyer County Circuit Court

Andrew Hayes

Assistant District Attorney General
Federal Court and Lake County Circuit Court

Lance Webb

Assistant District Attorney General
Lake Co. General Sessions Court

Renee McCain

Assistant District Attorney General
Dyer County General Sessions and Dyer/Lake Juvenile Court

Laura Clements

Assistant District Attorney General
Dyersburg Municipal Court and Newbern City Court

Matt Beaird

DUI Prosecutor

Stacey Hayes

Secretary

Randi Winstead

Secretary

Brandi Odle

Administrative Assistant

Tammy Tingler

Victim Witness Coordinator

Haley Brooks

Assistant Victim Witness Coordinator

Tyrenia Rainey

DUI Coordinator

Todd Thayer

Investigator

Victim Services

WRAP (Wo/Men’s Resource and Rape Assistance Program)

WRAP’s mission is to prevent intimate partner violence, stop the transmission of violence to children, youth, and young adults, and build healthy relationships across the lifespan – from children to seniors – one relationship at a time.

https://www.wraptn.org

Statewide Resources

Criminal Injuries Compensation

If you or someone you know is an innocent victim of a violent crime committed in the State of Tennessee, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund may be a financial resource for you.

TN Voices for Victims

Tennessee Voices For Victims (TVFV) works on behalf of victims of crime in Tennessee. We are a central agency that enables crime victims across the state to network with one another and journey toward healing.

Offender Lookup

VINE is the nation’s leading victim notification network. It allows survivors, victims of crime, and other concerned citizens to access timely and reliable information about offenders or criminal cases in U.S. jails and prisons.

TN Domestic Violence Hotline

The Statewide Domestic Violence Helpline is a referral and counseling helpline for victims of domestic violence. Counselors are available 24/7 to offer referrals and supportive listening, and help with safety planning.

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We owe our staff of Administrative Professionals many, many thanks for all their hard work. Our office could not achieve all that it does without the dedication of our support staff. Thank you for working to keep our community safe, today and every day. ... See MoreSee Less
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PRESS RELEASE______________________________________________________________________FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETIPTONVILLE RESIDENT SENTENCED TO 16 YEARS IMPRISONMENTIn December 2024, Michael Sneed of Tiptonville,TN entered a guilty plea to two counts of Saleof Schedule II Methamphetamine over 0.5 grams.Each offense was a Class B Felony.On April 22, 2025, the Honorable Tony Childresssentenced Sneed to 16 years imprisonment withthe Department of Corrections. Pursuant to Statelaw, Sneed must serve at least 35% of the sentence before he becomes eligible for parole.The cases arose in March 2023, special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s narcotics division utilized an undercover informant to purchase methamphetamine from Sneed and an accomplice on two occasions. On March 9, the informant purchased an “eight ball” – approximately 3 grams. The following day, the same informant bought just under one half of an ounce (13 grams). Based on his prior felony convictions, including a prior sale of cocaine, Sneed faced a range of punishment of 12 to 20 years at sentencing. District Attorney Danny H. Goodman, Jr. stated, “We have all had friends or family members who have had their lives destroyed due to drug addiction. At the 29th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office, we will continue to fight drugs in our communities in attempt to protect our children and all our citizens.”This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Andrew Hays. ... See MoreSee Less
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This week, we honor the strength, resilience, and voices of crime victims and survivors in our community.The 2025 theme — "Connecting - Kinship - Healing" — reminds us that recovery is not a solitary journey. It begins with connection. It grows through kinship. And it thrives through healing—together.We are committed to standing beside victims every step of the way. Through advocacy, support, and justice, we strive to build a safer, more compassionate community.💜 Let’s come together to raise awareness, amplify survivor voices, and ensure that no one walks this path alone.#NCVRW2025 #CrimeVictimsRights #KinshipHealing #VictimsVoicesMatter #JusticeWithCompassion ... See MoreSee Less
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