An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Wilson County man on a theft charge.
At the request of 18th District Attorney General Ray Whitley, in October 2018, TBI Special Agents began investigating an allegation of theft of approximately $60,000 from the Middle Tennessee Tres Dias (MTTD) charity, based out of Sumner County. During the course of the investigation, Agents learned that from 2013 through 2016, Jeffrey Coleman (DOB 09/04/1967) served as treasurer for the organization, and in that capacity, was responsible for collecting money, managing MTTD bank accounts, and paying bills. The investigation revealed that during his time as treasurer, Coleman was the individual responsible for the missing funds.
On December 2nd, the Sumner County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Jeffrey William Coleman with one count of Theft of Property. Today, Coleman was arrested and booked into the Sumner County Jail on a $10,000 bond.
What is Tres Dias?
Tres Dias is an inter-denominational 3-day weekend which aims to concentrate closely on the person of Jesus Christ and His teachings. Some may call it a retreat, but it does not have the solitude of a retreat. While Tres Dias explores basic Christian beliefs, it is best described as a spiritual encounter with Christ. The focus of the weekend is "God's unmerited love." The weekend is designed to show "agape" love that God pours out on us. This love is unconditional, unmerited, and for which the only true response can be love in return. The goal of Tres Dias is to empower Christians to become leaders within their families, their small groups, their churches, and their communities. Many who have attended a weekend have experienced a deeper and more meaningful relationship with Christ as they sense His love in a dynamic way.
