Former Columbia Power & Water Technician Indicted for Theft of Gas

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Christian Nash, a former broadband technician for Columbia Power and Water Systems (CPWS) in Maury County.

Investigators determined Nash misappropriated at least $1,905.94 in utility-purchased gas using a CPWS fuel card.

Nash made 78 unauthorized gas purchases between October 21, 2022 and May, 12, 2024. He used a fellow CPWS employee’s fuel card identification number to make these purchases.

On multiple occasions, a local gas station’s video surveillance footage showed Nash in possession of at least two fi...