NASHVILLE – The investigation into a human trafficking ring in Middle Tennessee continues following the arrest of a Murfreesboro woman and the identification of at least a dozen victims. This fall, TBI special agents assigned to the Bureau’s Human Trafficking Unit developed information about a woman named “Yibi,” who was later identified as Yilibeth Rivero … Continue reading Joint Human Trafficking Operation Yields Key Arrest, Identification of At Least A Dozen Victims
Lewisburg Man Arrested, Charged in TBI ICAC Case
LEWISBURG – Special agents assigned to TBI’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad have arrested and charged a Lewisburg man accused of sending child sexual abuse material. On November 27th, agents received information from the Montgomery County, Texas ICAC Task Force that a man, identified as Lance Brock (DOB: 11-11-1993) used an online chat application … Continue reading Lewisburg Man Arrested, Charged in TBI ICAC Case
Jasper Man Charged in TBI Sexual Exploitation Case
MARION COUNTY – Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad have arrested and charged a Jasper man in connection to an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation. After receiving information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, agents began investigating John Harley Dobbs (DOB 2-15-1985) on November … Continue reading Jasper Man Charged in TBI Sexual Exploitation Case
TBI Agents Investigating Murfreesboro Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 16th Judicial District Attorney General Jennings Jones, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of a fatal officer-involved shooting on Wednesday morning involving an officer from the Murfreesboro Police Department. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred at approximately 9:15 a.m. in the 400 block of North Thompson Lane, shortly after … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Murfreesboro Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI Agents Investigating Polk County Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Shari Tayloe, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of a fatal officer-involved shooting Wednesday night in Polk County. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred at approximately 5:00 ET at a home in the 300 block of CC Camp Road in Copperhill. Deputy U.S. Marshals, … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Polk County Officer-Involved Shooting
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
