The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) recently released new data highlighting the continued and growing threat of financial sextortion targeting children and teens. In 2025 alone, NCMEC received more than 50,000 reports of financially motivated sextortion. That’s an average of 137 reports every day. This represents a dramatic increase from the more … Continue reading TBI Warns of Growing Financial Sextortion Threat Targeting Children
Grainger County Man Indicted, Charged with Sexual Battery and Assault
GRAINGER COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into allegations of sexual assault has resulted in the indictment of a Grainger County man. In February, at the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn, TBI agents began investigating allegations of sexual misconduct involving Glenn Noe (DOB: 05/12/44). During the … Continue reading Grainger County Man Indicted, Charged with Sexual Battery and Assault
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Knox County
At the request of 6th Judicial District Attorney General Charme Allen, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday night in Knox County. Just after 9:30 p.m., deputies with the Knox County Sheriff's Office initiated a traffic stop near Strawberry Plains Pike and John Sevier Highway after … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Knox County
TBI Special Agents Investigating Sevier County Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred in Pigeon Forge. Early Wednesday morning, deputies with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office responded to a hotel in the 4000 block of Parkway in Pigeon Forge after receiving information … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Sevier County Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI Charges Three Individuals Following DOJ Healthcare Fraud Takedown
MEMPHIS - Following the U.S. Department of Justice’s national healthcare fraud takedown announcement this week, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division (MFCD) is announcing state charges in three unrelated Tennessee cases involving TennCare fraud, theft, and the financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. Each case originated from separate referrals and resulted in … Continue reading TBI Charges Three Individuals Following DOJ Healthcare Fraud Takedown
Former Correctional Officer Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct
McMinn– An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former correctional officer who worked at the McMinn County Jail. On December 16th, 2024, at the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett, agents began investigating information received regarding contraband being introduced into the McMinn … Continue reading Former Correctional Officer Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct
Former Sheriff’s Deputy Indicted, Charged with Rape, Attempted Rape, Official Misconduct, and Tampering with Evidence
HAYWOOD COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Haywood County Sheriff’s Office deputy. In August 2025, at the request of 28th Judicial District Attorney General Frederick Agee, TBI agents began investigating an allegation of misconduct involving Marvin Lee Norfolk, Sr. (DOB: 1/17/1963), who … Continue reading Former Sheriff’s Deputy Indicted, Charged with Rape, Attempted Rape, Official Misconduct, and Tampering with Evidence
Cumberland County Man Wanted in Crossville Arson Investigation
CUMBERLAND COUNTY– An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Cumberland County man in connection to a fire that occurred in February. On March 1st, agents began an investigation after receiving an anonymous tip about a fire that occurred in the 100 block of … Continue reading Cumberland County Man Wanted in Crossville Arson Investigation
Cumberland County Man Indicted, Charged in Crossville Arson Investigation
CUMBERLAND COUNTY – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Cumberland County man in connection to a fire that occurred in January. On January 22, agents joined the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office in investigating a fire that occurred at a residence in the … Continue reading Cumberland County Man Indicted, Charged in Crossville Arson Investigation
Cumberland County Man Arrested, Charged in Arson Investigation
CUMBERLAND COUNTY – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Cumberland County man in connection to a fire that occurred in August. On August 28, 2025, agents began investigating a fire that occurred in the 800 block … Continue reading Cumberland County Man Arrested, Charged in Arson Investigation
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