Hawkins County Dentist, Daughter Nabbed in TBI TennCare Fraud Case

JOHNSON CITY – Special Agents in the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit have obtained indictments for a Rogersville dentist and his daughter accused of committing TennCare fraud. After receiving information from the Rogersville Police Department, TBI Agents began investigating Ronald James on February 5th. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed … Continue reading Hawkins County Dentist, Daughter Nabbed in TBI TennCare Fraud Case

TBI Names Jacksboro Man to Top 10 Most Wanted

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to the state’s Top 10 Most Wanted list, Lonnie Lee Vann of Jacksboro, TN. Vann is wanted by the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for an armed robbery earlier today on Deerfield Way in Lafollette. Vann, 44, is described … Continue reading TBI Names Jacksboro Man to Top 10 Most Wanted

TBI Expands Innovative Program to Protect Agents from Fentanyl Risks

NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation expanded its program to provide a potentially life-saving resource to its Special Agents who might come into contact with fentanyl. In recent years, law enforcement agencies across the country have reported an increase in exposure to the powerful and potentially deadly painkiller, primarily in heroin recoveries. In … Continue reading TBI Expands Innovative Program to Protect Agents from Fentanyl Risks

Married Couple Charged in TBI Murder Investigation

COOKEVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Celina couple accused of murdering a woman previously reported as missing. At the request of former 13th District Attorney General Randy York, TBI Special Agents began investigating the death of Fonzie Loretta Bowmer on August 6, 2014. Earlier that day, … Continue reading Married Couple Charged in TBI Murder Investigation

Ongoing TBI Human Trafficking Investigation Yields Additional Arrest

NASHVILLE – As part of continuing casework into a Human Trafficking operation spanning several counties, Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Murfreesboro man accused of paying for sex with an underage victim. At the request of former 16th District Attorney General Bill Whitesell, TBI Special Agents began investigating … Continue reading Ongoing TBI Human Trafficking Investigation Yields Additional Arrest

Estate Executor Facing Theft Charge in TBI Probe

JOHNSON CITY – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a Meigs County man accused of stealing more than a quarter of a million dollars from an estate he administered. At the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI Special Agents began investigating Kenneth Leroy Bishop on … Continue reading Estate Executor Facing Theft Charge in TBI Probe

Former Bank Employee Nabbed in TBI Theft Case, Accused of Stealing Customer’s Money

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Murfreesboro woman accused of misusing her position as a personal banker. At the request of former 16th District Attorney General Bill Whitesell, TBI Special Agents began investigating Conni Vongphakdy on June 20th. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed … Continue reading Former Bank Employee Nabbed in TBI Theft Case, Accused of Stealing Customer’s Money

Jamestown Woman Arrested, Charged with Killing Boyfriend’s Father

KNOXVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Jamestown woman accused of killing her boyfriend’s elderly father. At the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Special Agents began investigating the death of 88-year-old Clay York Sherrill on November 24th. Earlier that day, officers from the … Continue reading Jamestown Woman Arrested, Charged with Killing Boyfriend’s Father

Johnson City Man Nabbed in TBI/FBI Fraud Case

JOHNSON CITY – In a joint investigation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Johnson City man accused of fraudulently producing and selling identification cards. At the request of 1st District Attorney General Tony Clark, Agents joined the investigation into Gerardo Dario Sosa-Munoz … Continue reading Johnson City Man Nabbed in TBI/FBI Fraud Case

Former Utility Managers Charged in TBI Misconduct Case

JOHNSON CITY – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for two former employees of the Chuckey and Cross Anchor utility districts following a lengthy misconduct and theft investigation. At the request of former 3rd District Attorney General Berkeley Bell and with the assistance of the Tennessee Office of the Comptroller, … Continue reading Former Utility Managers Charged in TBI Misconduct Case