Lebanon Nurse Arrested, Accused of Improperly Prescribing Medications

LEBANON – Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division, with the assistant of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, have obtained indictments charging a Lebanon nurse accused of unlawfully prescribing controlled substances. As part of an ongoing investigation, agents became aware of allegations … Continue reading Lebanon Nurse Arrested, Accused of Improperly Prescribing Medications

TBI, MNPD, DCS Partner on “Operation Music City Missing”

NASHVILLE – 12 missing children from Davidson County have been located following a two-day collaborative operation in Nashville. The effort, dubbed Operation Music City Missing, was a partnership between the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. During the planning phase weeks before the operation, authorities … Continue reading TBI, MNPD, DCS Partner on “Operation Music City Missing”

Former Mt. Juliet Officer Indicted, Charged in TBI Misconduct Case

MT. JULIET – A former Mt. Juliet police officer faces a set of charges following an investigation by TBI special agents. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Jason Lawson, TBI agents began investigating the actions of Franklin Deriggi (DOB 2/26/1972) earlier this summer. During the investigation, agents determined Deriggi misused criminal justice data … Continue reading Former Mt. Juliet Officer Indicted, Charged in TBI Misconduct Case

Nurse Indicted, Charged in TBI Drug Theft Case

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division have obtained an indictment for a nurse in connection to a drug theft case. Last July, after receiving information from the Tennessee Department of Human Services, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving Laural Beth Galyon (DOB 1/8/1974), a licensed practical … Continue reading Nurse Indicted, Charged in TBI Drug Theft Case

Caregiver Arrested, Charged in TBI Medicaid Fraud Case

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A Murfreesboro woman faces charges of Financial Exploitation and Theft following an investigation by special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division. In early May, agents began investigating allegations surrounding Teresa Ann Smith (DOB 4/14/1962), a paid caregiver, after receiving information from the Tennessee Department of Human … Continue reading Caregiver Arrested, Charged in TBI Medicaid Fraud Case

Rockwood Woman Arrested, Charged in Death of Four-Year-Old Girl

ROANE COUNTY – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside investigators from the Rockwood Police Department, have arrested and charged a woman in connection to the shooting death of a four-year-old girl. At the request of 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI agents joined the investigation into the death of … Continue reading Rockwood Woman Arrested, Charged in Death of Four-Year-Old Girl

Ardmore Man Arrested, Charged in TBI ICAC Investigation

LINCOLN COUNTY – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children Squad have arrested and charged an Ardmore man accused of unlawful photography and sexual battery. Last weekend, special agents began the investigation after receiving information about a man, identified as Larry Wayne Cunningham (DOB 3-17-61), using an online chat application … Continue reading Ardmore Man Arrested, Charged in TBI ICAC Investigation

TBI Special Agents Investigating Clarksville Officer-Involved Shooting

At the request of 19th Judicial District Attorney General Robert Nash, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning involving officers with the Clarksville Police Department. Preliminary information indicates the shooting occurred just after 12:30 a.m. at an apartment complex in the area of Union … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Clarksville Officer-Involved Shooting

TBI Secures Charges For Man In Connection To Monday’s Shooting In Memphis

MEMPHIS – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have secured warrants, charging a Stanton man in connection to an ongoing shooting investigation. At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, agents began investigating the Monday incident. Agents determined that, just before 12:30 p.m., a man, later identified as Joel Alejandro … Continue reading TBI Secures Charges For Man In Connection To Monday’s Shooting In Memphis

Decommissioned Woodbury Officer Charged With Four Counts, Including Sexual Exploitation, Official Misconduct

CANNON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into allegations of sexual battery against a juvenile has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Woodbury police officer. At the request of 16th Judicial District Attorney General Jennings Jones, on July 18th, agents began investigating allegations involving Tommie Lee … Continue reading Decommissioned Woodbury Officer Charged With Four Counts, Including Sexual Exploitation, Official Misconduct