SHELBY COUNTY – The former operator of a Shelby County home healthcare agency faces charges of TennCare fraud and theft of property following an investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. In June 2022, TBI’s MFCD special agents received a fraud referral from the TennCare Office of … Continue reading TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest of Former Shelby County Home Care Operator
Cybertip Leads to Arrest of Lauderdale County Man Indicted on Charges of Rape and Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
LAUDERDALE COUNTY – A TBI investigation involving agents with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Lauderdale County man. In August, TBI agents received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding child sexual abuse material … Continue reading Cybertip Leads to Arrest of Lauderdale County Man Indicted on Charges of Rape and Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Ongoing Drug Investigation in Decatur County Leads to Three Arrests and Seizure of Drugs
DECATUR COUNTY - An ongoing investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department, and the Parsons Police Department has resulted in the arrest of three people and the seizure of marijuana, methamphetamine, Xanax, and drug paraphernalia. On September … Continue reading Ongoing Drug Investigation in Decatur County Leads to Three Arrests and Seizure of Drugs
Memphis Woman Charged with Abuse of Vulnerable Adult
SHELBY COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of a Memphis woman accused of abusing a vulnerable adult in her care. On September 3rd, after receiving a referral from Adult Protective Services, TBI agents began investigating allegations against Shanda Michele Jackson … Continue reading Memphis Woman Charged with Abuse of Vulnerable Adult
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Memphis
At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, TBI agents continue to investigate a fatal officer-involved shooting in Memphis Thursday morning. Preliminary information indicates that the incident occurred at approximately 6:12 a.m. in the 1700 block of Dellwood Avenue, where Bartlett Police Department officers, assisted by agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Memphis
Jackson Man and Woman Indicted, Charged with Accessory After the Fact in Austin Drummond Case
Updated on 9/4/25 to reflect the correct spelling of both subject’s first names. MADISON COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictments of two Jackson residents in connection to the ongoing Austin Drummond case. At the request of 26th Judicial District Attorney General Jody Pickens, … Continue reading Jackson Man and Woman Indicted, Charged with Accessory After the Fact in Austin Drummond Case
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Dyer County
DYER COUNTY - At the request of 29th Judicial District Attorney General Danny Goodman, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of a Monday night shooting involving the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 10:04 p.m., a Dyer County deputy initiated a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle. The driver refused … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Dyer County
Man Faces Attempted Second Degree Murder Charge in Crossville Shooting
UPDATE (8/24/25, 5:40 PM CT): The victim in this shooting incident has died, and has been identified as Albert Sturgill, Jr. (DOB 10/21/61). CROSSVILLE – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, detectives with the Crossville Police Department, and the 13th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office into a shooting Friday has resulted in an … Continue reading Man Faces Attempted Second Degree Murder Charge in Crossville Shooting
Third Person Charged in Connection to Tiptonville Quadruple Murder
UPDATE (9/3/25, 10:50 AM CT): At the request of 26th Judicial District Attorney General Jody Pickens this investigation was predicated based upon the TBI fugitive investigation into Austin Drummond. During the course of that investigation, focused on Drummond’s time as a fugitive in Madison County and any related crimes that may have occurred during the search, … Continue reading Third Person Charged in Connection to Tiptonville Quadruple Murder
Suspect Wanted in Deaths of 4 People in Lake County
UPDATED 8/5/25 - Austin Drummond was located and arrested this morning on Windwood Drive in Jackson. The photos below, taken by TBI, as he was being transported to jail. PREVIOUSLY POSTED: UPDATE: The U.S. Marshals Office is now offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Austin Drummond. PREVIOUSLY … Continue reading Suspect Wanted in Deaths of 4 People in Lake County
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