MCEWEN, Tenn. (WKRN) – An elaborate theft ring involving the men who run a K-9 search and rescue group has been busted by authorities in Humphreys County.

McEwen police said both men, Blair Trice and Christopher Williams, were arrested after turning themselves in Wednesday morning.

Police said the two men, who run the Southeast K-9 Search and Rescue, which has headed efforts in high-profile cases such as the Holly Bobo and Danny Tomlinson cases, are accused of taking big-ticket items from various Walmart stores.

They face felony theft charges and have active warrants in several different cities.

News 2 learned that Tuesday night, while executing a search warrant in McEwen, officers found the stolen items in several storage sheds and a truck at a home on Long Street.

Investigators believe the two were advertising and reselling the goods for profit.

The Department of Children’s Services reportedly removed children from the home, and authorities are expecting the structure to be condemned.

Eight dogs belonging to the men were also taken by Animal Control Tuesday night.Copyright 2015 WKRN. All rights reserved.