Tatyanna Corley

Name:
Corley, Tatyanna Marlena

Date of Booking:
12/26/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
FINANCIAL TRANSACTION CARD FRAUD – F

EXPLOIT/INFLICT PAIN TO/DEPRIVE ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO DISABLED PERSON, ELDER PERSON OR RESIDENT – F

FINANCIAL TRANSACTION CARD FRAUD – F – 7 COUNTS

Officer’s Narrative:
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On 10/28/25, I responded to a past fraud call with suspects currently on scene at 101 Shepherd Way (Legacy at Savannah Quarters Assisted Living).

While I was en route to the scene, I called the complainant who was later identified as Ms. [WITNESS #1]. Ms. [WITNESS #1] works at the facility and stated over the phone that two former employees stole a resident’s card and used it for their own financial gain. Asi was arriving on the campus of the facilities, Ms. [WITNESS #1] stated that one of the suspects was allegedly en route to the facility and that the other was leaving. I asked for a vehicle description and she described a silver 2 door sports car/sedan.

I visibly observed the vehicle on the access road between the facilities and I activated my emergency lights to get the vehicle to stop next to my patrol vehicle. The vehicle did stop and in the passenger seat was a female matching the description given by the complainant through call notes. I requested for her to get out of the vehicle stating I needed to speak with her about the situation and she complied.

The suspect, who was later identified as Ms. Tatyanna Corley, began to give me her statement. Ms. Corley then stated she was cold and requested to sit in the back of the patrol vehicle to continue her statement and I agreed to let her.

Ms. Corley then stated that she was given permission by the victim, who was later identified as Ms. [VICTIM #1], to use Ms. [VICTIM #1]’s credit card. Ms. Corley stated that she was asked by Ms. [VICTIM #1] to buy her clothes, hygiene items, and miscellaneous food items. Ms. Corley stated that she agreed and that Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that her and her sister were free to use her card for themselves. Ms. Corley was on the phone with her sister, who was later identified as the second suspect, being Ms. Riana Lawson. Ms. Lawson and Ms. Corley both continously stated they had permission and did not excessively use Ms. [VICTIM #1]’s card without her permission.

When I was speaking with Ms. Corley in person and Ms. Lawson over the phone, other Pooler Police Officers went inside the facility to speak with the complainant and the victim. I was then notified by other Pooler Police officers to place Ms. Corley under arrest, which I did. Ms. Corley was searched and re-placed in the back of the patrol vehicle. It was then learned that no transactions were from the day of this incident and all charges were prior.

Ms. Corley was then released from her handcuffs but was still detained for the investigation. I was then notified of a possible transaction occurring from a nail salon on 10/28/25. I could visually observe Ms. Corley appeared to have recently had her nails done. I then read Ms. Corley her Miranda rights, which she agreed to continue speaking with police.

I then asked her if she used Ms. [VICTIM #1]’s card on 10/28/2025, she stated that she had not. I asked if her sister had just gotten her nails done, Ms. Corley stated that she doesn’t do her nails often. I then asked Ms. Corley where she got her nails done recently, she stated the location matching the transaction of Ms. [VICTIM #1]’s card (Posh Nails). Ms. Corley stated that she had gotten her nails done on 10/27/2025.

Ms. Corley then stated that she had a video showing that Ms. [VICTIM #1] gave her permission. I watched approximately 2 minutes of the video and the video only had audio with the camera being covered. The video appeared to be Ms. Corley assisting Ms. [VICTIM #1] with financial issues, as far as speaking to the bank and assisting her with the process. During the video, I could audibly hear that at one point Ms. Corley asking Ms. [VICTIM #1] what her PIN was, which the bank card operator verbally paused the conversation and advised Ms. [VICTIM #1] that no one else to know her PIN to her card.

Due to this call going on for a lengthy amount of time and knowing Ms. Corley would not be under arrest on 10/28/2025, I requested she send the video to my email so I could release her from the scene. I advised her that this would be crucial to her statement and to get it to me in a reasonable amount of time. As of writing this report, I have not yet received the video.

I then released Ms. Corley from the scene and advised her and her sister both that I would go through the warrant process. Both parties stated they would be willing to turn themselves in at Pooler PD once the warrants were signed and to contact them to arrange this. I then went to the facility to speak with Ms. [WITNESS #1] and Ms. [VICTIM #1].

I initally spoke with Ms. [WITNESS #1] about Ms. [VICTIM #1]’s medical capabilities. If Ms. [VICTIM #1] allegedly willingly gave Ms. Corley her card but had mental decline issues that would be information I would need to know. Ms. [WITNESS #1] stated that as far as mental/memory issues, Ms. [VICTIM #1] had none. Ms. [WITNESS #1] stated that Ms. [VICTIM #1] scored a perfect score on the cognitive testing the facility does prior to the residents living at the facility. I then requested to speak with Ms. [VICTIM #1].

I arrived at Ms. [VICTIM #1]’s room and got her statement. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that she had to sell her house in order to remain at the facility. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that while speaking with her realtor it was discovered that for approximately the previous 2 1/2 weeks, her card was being used. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that she did request Ms. Corley to grab her a few things but Ms. Corley replied with requesting a tip. Ms. [VICTIM #1] said she would not tip her. Ms. [VICTIM #1] then stated that she never gave Ms. Corely permission to take her card.

Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that Ms. Corely took the card due to knowing where Ms. [VICTIM #1] stored it. Ms. [VICTIM #1] said that Ms. Corley did help her set her card up but was asking several personal identification questions (DOB, Social Security Number, etc.) and writing the answers down in her phone. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that she asked why Ms. Corely was writing it down in her phone, Ms. Corley replied with that she would need to know that information if she were to use Ms. [VICTIM #1]’s card. It was clear through Ms. [VICTIM #1]’s statement that she was aware that Ms. Corely and Ms. Lawson had her card, she stated that she would ask them when she was getting her card back and they continually made excuses.

Transactions-

-10/15/25 – ATT $248.12,
-10/17/25- Allstate $144.66,
-10/20/25

• Walmart $39.55
• Walmart $179.51
• Chick Fil A $46.16

-10/21/2025- ATT $581.07

-10/23/2025

• Murphy’s- $46.17
• Walmart- $397.02
• Walmart- $23.41

-10/27/25

• “Correction”- $50.00
• ATT-$334.10
• Walmart- $191.91
• Walmart- $86.51
• Chilli’s- $70.61
• 5 Star-$291.25
• 5 Star-$34.20
• TJ MAXX, $247.84
• Walmart, $542.46
• Nails Posh Victory Drive Savannah, $160.00

TOTAL VALUE OF TRANSACTIONS – $3714.53.

I gave Ms. Corley and Ms. [VICTIM #1] both case cards and advised both on how to obtain copies of this report. Ms. [VICTIM #1] did cancel her card so that Ms. Corely and Ms. Lawson were unable to use it. Ms. [VICTIM #1] stated that her bank stated she would need a police report to challenge the transactions through fraud.

I left the scene.

Criminal Charges-

OCGA 16-11-33 Financial Transaction Card Fraud- Several transactions were completed without the victim’s permission. $3714.53 was spent without Ms. [VICTIM #1]’s permission within a 2-3 weeks period. It is unclear who spent what amount on each transaction.

OCGA 16-11-31 Financial Transaction Card Theft- According to Ms. [VICTIM #1], Ms. Corely and Ms. Lawson withheld her credit card from her for over two weeks, by avoiding returning her card. It is not required to know whether it was stolen intiatlly or not.

OCGA 16-5-102 Exploitation of Elderly Persons- Knowingly and willingly using Ms. [VICTIM #1]’s card for their own financial gain.

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