TBI thwarts murder-for-hire plot in Johnson City

JOHNSON CITY – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, along with the Johnson City Police Department and Carter County Sheriff’s Office, arrested a Washington County man overnight foiling his plan to have a family member killed. Thomas Ken Owens, 38, of Leach Drive in Jonesborough, Tenn. was arrested and charged with solicitation to commit first degree … Continue reading TBI thwarts murder-for-hire plot in Johnson City

TBI Top Ten Most Wanted captured in Bradley County

NASHVILLE- Tonight the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation removed the Bradley County fugitive Howard Montgomery Callaway from the state’s Top Ten Most Wanted List after his capture by law enforcement. Callaway, 39, of Cleveland, Tenn. was located and arrested tonight at 167 White Oak Road in Cleveland. He is currently being booked at the Bradley County … Continue reading TBI Top Ten Most Wanted captured in Bradley County

TBI arrests currently elected Jackson County Clerk for misconduct

NASHVILLE- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation today arrested the currently elected Jackson County Clerk today after she was indicted by the Jackson County grand jury earlier this week. Mary Jo Matthews, 22, of Gainesboro, Tenn. was indicted on one count of official misconduct and one count of theft over $1,000. Between December 2011 and April … Continue reading TBI arrests currently elected Jackson County Clerk for misconduct

TBI case against former Warren County Airport Director results in indictments

NASHVILLE- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s case into allegations against the former Warren County Airport Director has resulted in the Warren County grand jury handing down indictments against him.John Patterson, 42, of Clarksville, was indicted last week on one count of theft over $10,000 and 18 counts of forgery. Between 2007 and 2011, while working … Continue reading TBI case against former Warren County Airport Director results in indictments

Fugitive manhunt underway for two Bradley County residents

CHATTANOOGA- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation along with several other local, state and federal  law enforcement agencies are involved in a manhunt in Bradley County this afternoon after two fugitives fled into the woods a short distance from where TBI attempted to serve warrants on a the male subject. At this time, the Bradley County … Continue reading Fugitive manhunt underway for two Bradley County residents

TBI adds Lebanon murder suspects to state’s Top Ten Most Wanted list

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation over the weekend added two Lebanon murder suspects to the state’s Top Ten Most Wanted list. Derrick Devaughn Carr, 19, (top photo), last known address 3749 Brickmont Drive, Nashville, and Shawn Derrick Betty Jr., 20, (bottom photo), last known address 3018 Indiana Avenue, Nashville, are wanted by the … Continue reading TBI adds Lebanon murder suspects to state’s Top Ten Most Wanted list

TBI makes case on prison inmate accused of soliciting murder of incarcerated witness

KNOXVILLE- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s case against a former inmate in the Knox County Detention Center has resulted in a grand jury indictment against him. Nikos Burgins, 33, currently incarcerated in the South Central Correctional Center, was indicted by the Knox County grand jury on August 13, 2013 on one count of solicitation to … Continue reading TBI makes case on prison inmate accused of soliciting murder of incarcerated witness

Shelby County caretaker arrested for reckless homicide for death of dependent juvenile

MEMPHIS – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s case against a licensed practical nurse resulted in her arrest yesterday in Shelby County after she was indicted in the death of a dependent 3-year-old child who was under her care. Demequa Bonds, 34, of Cordova, Tenn. was indicted by the Shelby County grand jury on August 6, … Continue reading Shelby County caretaker arrested for reckless homicide for death of dependent juvenile

TBI captures Top Ten Most Wanted in Madison

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation last evening captured its most recent addition to the state’s Top Ten Most Wanted list. TBI, U.S. Marshals and Metro Police captured Jeffrey Lynn Carter, 32, at approximately 5:30 p.m. at 823 Denson Street in Madison after he was on the lamb for three days. Carter was wanted … Continue reading TBI captures Top Ten Most Wanted in Madison