TBI arrests Hopkinsville woman for sex trafficking juvenile in Clarksville

Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation overnight arrested a Hopkinsville, Ky. woman for sex trafficking a juvenile after an undercover operation. TBI arrested and charged Elizabeth Cook, 26, of 514 W. 15th Street, with one count of human trafficking by promoting the prostitution of a minor. TBI conducted the undercover operation into possible … Continue reading TBI arrests Hopkinsville woman for sex trafficking juvenile in Clarksville

TBI charges two in Savannah murder from over the weekend

Jackson, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation yesterday arrested two individuals for murder after the weekend homicide of a Savannah woman. Christopher Knight, 32, and his wife, 18-year-old Tonya Knight, have each been charged with one count of first degree murder for the death of Chris Knight’s mother, 71-year-old Peggy Alexander. On March 10, … Continue reading TBI charges two in Savannah murder from over the weekend

Update: TBI positively identifies Coffee County murder victim found shot and burned in Summittville over the weekend

Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation over night positively identified the female murder victim found shot and burned in Coffee County as Connie Lou Brown (DOB 02/18/1962) of McMinnville. She has no fixed street address. At this time, no arrests have been made in the case.

TBI seeks public’s help identifying Coffee County murder victim discovered over the weekend

Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation today is seeking the public’s help in identifying a female homicide victim discovered in Coffee County over the weekend whose identity has not been determined. At approximately 12:35 p.m. on March 9, 2013, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a body being discovered … Continue reading TBI seeks public’s help identifying Coffee County murder victim discovered over the weekend

TBI foils murder-for-hire plot of two individuals in Shelbyville

Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Shelbyville Police Department over the weekend charged a Shelbyville man in a foiled murder-for-hire scheme after he solicited another individual to kill his wife and a prospective business partner. David Lee Claxton, 59, of 2189 Warner Bridge Road, was charged with attempted first degree murder and … Continue reading TBI foils murder-for-hire plot of two individuals in Shelbyville

TBI Top Ten Most Wanted fugitive captured in Rockford, Illinois and arrested for shooting his pregnant girlfriend

Knoxville, Tenn – The Marshals Service from the Eastern District of Tennessee announced Friday that Brandon Donaldson was arrested by deputy U.S. Marshals in Rockford, Illinois.  After almost a month-long manhunt by the Knoxville Police Department, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Marshals Service, Donaldson was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service at approximately 4:30 … Continue reading TBI Top Ten Most Wanted fugitive captured in Rockford, Illinois and arrested for shooting his pregnant girlfriend

TBI arrests former Wayne County credit union teller for theft

Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation today arrested a former teller at a Waynesboro credit union after she was indicted by the Wayne County grand jury on one count of theft over $1,000. Jill Lynn Scarbrough, 30, of Hohenwald, Tenn. was indicted last month on one count of theft over $1,000. While working … Continue reading TBI arrests former Wayne County credit union teller for theft

TBI charges Dickson man in death of 18-month-old girl

Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation today charged a Dickson, Tenn.  man responsible for the death of an 18-month-old girl after he dropped her off deceased to her mother’s aunt’s home this morning stating he had fallen on her. Edward Benesch, 26, of 620 Rocky Drive, was charged with one count of reckless … Continue reading TBI charges Dickson man in death of 18-month-old girl

Former Henry County court clerk indicted for theft and misconduct after TBI investigation

Jackson, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation today arrested a former Henry County court clerk after she was indicted on charges related to missing funds from the clerk’s office while she was employed. Deanna Gray Treece, 63, of Springville, Tenn. was indicted by the Henry County grand jury on one count of theft over … Continue reading Former Henry County court clerk indicted for theft and misconduct after TBI investigation