A well-known Chattanooga gold buyer, Rick Davis, 70, has been indicted by a Hamilton County grand jury for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in property from seven different individuals. This indictment stems from his ownership of the Brainerd Road jewelry store, Rick Davis Gold and Diamonds.
Allegations and Charges
Davis is facing a total of seven counts of theft, with two counts involving property valued at $2,500 or more but less than $10,000 from Brett White, Charles Piazza, and Lisa Moore. The remaining five counts are related to property valued at $10,000 or more but less than $60,000 from William Poston, Robert Dysart, Joseph Guinn, Timothy Houghton, and Jesse Darwin.
Legal History
This is not the first time Davis has been involved in legal issues. In the past, he paid a fine for not maintaining accurate records of jewelry purchased from his store, which violated state statute. Additionally, he was also connected to a former cold case where he was indirectly involved in the tragic murders of Sean and Donny Goetcheus in 1997.
Insight:
It’s important to thoroughly vet individuals or businesses when engaging in high-value transactions, especially in industries like jewelry where trust and integrity are paramount. Additionally, legal history and past behavior can be indicative of future actions, highlighting the significance of due diligence.
Davis has yet to have a scheduled court date as of Friday evening. For more information on this case, you can contact Sofia Saric at ssaric@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6476.
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office / Rick Davis, 70
A well-known Chattanooga gold buyer, Rick Davis, 70, has been indicted by a Hamilton County grand jury for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in property from seven different individuals. This indictment stems from his ownership of the Brainerd Road jewelry store, Rick Davis Gold and Diamonds.
Allegations and Charges
Davis is facing a total of seven counts of theft, with two counts involving property valued at $2,500 or more but less than $10,000 from Brett White, Charles Piazza, and Lisa Moore. The remaining five counts are related to property valued at $10,000 or more but less than $60,000 from William Poston, Robert Dysart, Joseph Guinn, Timothy Houghton, and Jesse Darwin.
Legal History
This is not the first time Davis has been involved in legal issues. In the past, he paid a fine for not maintaining accurate records of jewelry purchased from his store, which violated state statute. Additionally, he was also connected to a former cold case where he was indirectly involved in the tragic murders of Sean and Donny Goetcheus in 1997.
Insight:
It’s important to thoroughly vet individuals or businesses when engaging in high-value transactions, especially in industries like jewelry where trust and integrity are paramount. Additionally, legal history and past behavior can be indicative of future actions, highlighting the significance of due diligence.
Davis has yet to have a scheduled court date as of Friday evening. For more information on this case, you can contact Sofia Saric at ssaric@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6476.
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office / Rick Davis, 70
