FBI confirms search warrant issued for Gibson Co. Sheriff Paul Thomas’ home, other locations

The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Thursday confirmed a search warrant was issued for Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas’ home residence and at least three other locations in Gibson County.

The locations include the Gibson County Correctional Complex — where the first warrant was served prior to the sheriff's swearing-in ceremony, also on Thursday.

In August, Thomas won re-election for the second time.

Special Agent Joel Siskovic, a public affairs officer for the Memphis FBI office, confirmed FBI agents conducted search warrants for at least three other locations in Gibson County, including the Orchard House Transitional Home, Alliance Staffing Group and Thomas' residence.

Orchard House Transitional Home is a faith-based transitional housing program in Milan that helps incarcerated people transition into the workforce. Alliance Staffing Group was formed in February 2020 as a partnership between Thomas and unknown investors to bring focus to hiring incarcerated individuals — which in turn, led to the creation of Orchard House Transitional Home.

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As of April 2021, 70 incarcerated people were enrolled in the program.

Both Alliance and Orchard House on Thursday refused to comment when asked about the situation.

The Jackson Sun could not reach Thomas for comment.

This is a developing story.

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