At the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting Tuesday afternoon involving the Madisonville Police Department. Preliminary information indicates the incident happened shortly before 5:00 PM at a Tennessee Department of Human Services office in the 600 block of Anderson Street. Officers … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Madisonville Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI Investigation Leads to Indictment of Former Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office Deputy
CLAIBORNE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office deputy. In October 2025, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating an allegation of misconduct involving Matthew Joseph Lucas Hopson (DOB: 7/6/1997), who … Continue reading TBI Investigation Leads to Indictment of Former Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office Deputy
Three People Indicted In Hamblen County Following Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Investigation
HAMBLEN COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of three individuals in connection to an investigation involving inappropriate sexual contact with a minor. On June 25th, at the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI special agents began investigating allegations involving … Continue reading Three People Indicted In Hamblen County Following Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Investigation
TBI Agents Investigating Clarksville Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 19th Judicial District Attorney General Robert Nash, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of a fatal officer-involved shooting Monday morning involving the Clarksville Police Department. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred shortly before 11:00 at a home in the 100 block of Fairview Lane. Officers responded to a report … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Clarksville Officer-Involved Shooting
Former Hospital Registered Nurse Indicted, Charged with Prescription Drug Fraud
BRISTOL – A joint investigation by special agents assigned to TBI’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division and TBI’s Drug Investigation Division has resulted in an indictment charging a former hospital registered nurse accused of diverting prescription narcotics for her own benefit. In December 2025, agents began investigating allegations involving Heather Nicole Leonard, a registered nurse at … Continue reading Former Hospital Registered Nurse Indicted, Charged with Prescription Drug Fraud
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Columbia
At the request of the 22nd Judicial District Attorney General Brent Cooper, TBI agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday in Columbia. Preliminary information indicates that the Columbia Police Department responded to the 9300 block of Skyview Drive in reference to a man experiencing mental health issues. For reasons still under investigation, the … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Columbia
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Murfreesboro
At the request of 16th Judicial District Attorney General Jennings Jones, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday evening in Murfreesboro. At approximately 6:50 p.m., officers with the Murfreesboro Police Department attempted to serve an arrest warrant in the 2200 block of Old Fort Parkway for violation of … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Murfreesboro
Statewide Operation Addresses Illicit Massage Businesses in Tennessee
NASHVILLE – 10 women have been arrested and charged following a joint undercover enforcement action to disrupt illicit and illegal massage businesses in Tennessee. Through investigative efforts months in advance of Wednesday’s operation, authorities identified seven locations – six spas and a residence – as being potentially engaged in illegal activities including prostitution, promotion of prostitution, … Continue reading Statewide Operation Addresses Illicit Massage Businesses in Tennessee
Madison Man Indicted, Charged with Theft
ROBERTSON COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a man charged with theft. In March, TBI agents began investigating allegations of theft involving Nicholas Stepter (DOB 10/10/2006). On August 20th, agents presented evidence to a Robertson County Grand Jury regarding a washed or … Continue reading Madison Man Indicted, Charged with Theft
Dunlap Man Arrested, Charged in Homicide
Sequatchie– Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained a warrant for a Dunlap man accused of homicide. On September 9th, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI special agents began investigating the death of Michael Rumbel (DOB 09/25/1979) that occurred in the 100 block of Green Forest Road. … Continue reading Dunlap Man Arrested, Charged in Homicide
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