MARSHALL COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad has resulted in the arrest of a Lewisburg man. In May 2025, special agents received information from the Renville County Sheriff’s Office in Minnesota about a man soliciting an underage girl using the online gaming platform … Continue reading Lewisburg Man Arrested, Charged with Solicitation of a Minor
Former Police Officer Indicted, Charged In Statutory Rape Investigaton
MONROE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a now-former Tellico Plains police officer. In April 2025, at the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving Tellico Plains Police Officer Clayton Foxx (DOB 02/16/2001). During … Continue reading Former Police Officer Indicted, Charged In Statutory Rape Investigaton
Brentwood Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Aggravated Statutory Rape of a Minor
WILLIAMSON COUNTY –Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit have arrested and charged a Brentwood man in connection to an ongoing child exploitation case. In 2024, special agents posed as underage girls in a joint undercover internet chat operation, which resulted in the arrest of Scott Quarles (DOB 7/5/1994), … Continue reading Brentwood Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Aggravated Statutory Rape of a Minor
Probation Officer Charged in TBI Misconduct Investigation
BLOUNT COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the arrest of a Blount County probation officer accused of official misconduct. In January, at the request of 5th Judicial District Attorney General Ryan Desmond, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving James Glenn Dale (DOB: 02/18/83), a … Continue reading Probation Officer Charged in TBI Misconduct Investigation
Former Scott County EMA Director Indicted, Charged with Sexual Battery
SCOTT COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of the former director of the Scott County Emergency Management Agency (EMA). In August, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating an allegation of misconduct involving former Scott EMA … Continue reading Former Scott County EMA Director Indicted, Charged with Sexual Battery
Rogersville Man Indicted, Accused of Stealing Thousands from Agriculture Ehancement Program
HAWKINS COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Rogersville man on theft and forgery charges. In November, at the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI agents began investigating allegations that Jerry Clinton Lawson (DOB: 06/22/72) fraudulently obtained funding from … Continue reading Rogersville Man Indicted, Accused of Stealing Thousands from Agriculture Ehancement Program
Nashville Man Arrested, Charged in Joint Drug Investigation
PUTNAM COUNTY – A months long joint investigation by special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Drug Investigation Division, High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force, Cookeville Police Department, Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, Overton Police Department, Livingston Police Department, and Pickett County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Nashville man … Continue reading Nashville Man Arrested, Charged in Joint Drug Investigation
Lebanon Woman Charged with Criminal Simulation
LEBANON – Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments charging a Lebanon woman with criminal simulation. In June 2023, Special agents began investigating the owner of a home health care business, following allegations of TennCare fraud and abuse. During the course of the investigation, agents learned that between January of 2022 … Continue reading Lebanon Woman Charged with Criminal Simulation
Former Deputy Indicted, Charged with Rape of Vulnerable Adult
CUMBERLAND COUNTY –An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Cumberland County deputy on rape charges. In October 2025, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, agents began investigating allegations involving John Coley Jr. (DOB 12-25-1982). … Continue reading Former Deputy Indicted, Charged with Rape of Vulnerable Adult
NOW HIRING: TBI Victim Services Coordinator 1
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. TBI Victim Services Handle with Care Statewide Coordinator 1 Drug Investigation Division East TN – Chattanooga Job Duties The Statewide Handle with Care Coordinator will oversee strategic initiatives, program development, training, and community partnerships to protect drug-endangered and trauma-affected children. … Continue reading NOW HIRING: TBI Victim Services Coordinator 1
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