MILLINGTON - Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Millington man accused of posting inappropriate pictures and videos online, some of which included bestiality. On June 12th, at the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, agents began investigating allegations involving Michael Dean Taylor, Jr. (DOB 01/05/98). … Continue reading Millington Man Arrested, Charged in Bestiality Investigation
TBI Agents Investigating Memphis Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATE (6/24/25, 3:25 PM CT): The individual who died as a result of this incident has been identified as Patrick Brian Shoptaw (DOB 5/30/86). At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting Monday morning involving the Memphis Police Department. Preliminary … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Memphis Officer-Involved Shooting
“Operation Ice Storm” Leads to Drug Indictments, Arrests in McNairy County
MCNAIRY COUNTY – An ongoing undercover joint operation targeting illicit drug sales throughout McNairy County has resulted in more than twenty indictments. In September 2023, special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation began assisting the McNairy County Sheriff’s Office and the McNairy County Narcotics Unit in an investigation targeting individuals … Continue reading “Operation Ice Storm” Leads to Drug Indictments, Arrests in McNairy County
Dyer County Deputy Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct
DYER COUNTY - A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Dyer County Deputy. In October, at the request of 29th Judicial District Attorney General Danny Goodman, TBI agents began investigating allegations of excessive force during … Continue reading Dyer County Deputy Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct
TBI Agents Arrest, Charge Dickson Woman in Benton County Arson Investigation
BENTON COUNTY – Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents specializing in fire investigations, working alongside the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, have arrested and charged a Dickson woman in connection with an arson investigation. On June 3rd, agents began investigating a suspicious camper fire, in which an individual was injured, in the 60 block of Highlander Lane … Continue reading TBI Agents Arrest, Charge Dickson Woman in Benton County Arson Investigation
TBI Issues Statement on 2006 Missing Persons Cold Case
In July 2006, at the request of former 24th Judicial District Attorney General Robert G. Radford, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents began working alongside the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the disappearance of Kristina Branum and Christopher Mittendorf. On July 28, 2006, Branum and Mittendorf were reported missing to the Hardin County Sheriff’s … Continue reading TBI Issues Statement on 2006 Missing Persons Cold Case
TBI Agents Investigating Bartlett Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATED 5/22/25 at 11:15 p.m. – The deceased individual has been identified as Thomas Feminella (DOB: 3/5/95). At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, TBI special agents continue to investigate a deadly officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday evening involving officers from the Bartlett Police Department. Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 5:52 p.m., Bartlett police … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Bartlett Officer-Involved Shooting
Mansfield Man Arrested, Charged in Homicide Investigation
HENRY COUNTY – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside the Henry County Sheriff’s Office and the Murfreesboro Police Department, have arrested a Mansfield man in connection to a homicide. On May 10th, at the request of 24th Judicial District Attorney General Neil Thompson, authorities began investigating the death of Kristiana Shook-Livingston (DOB … Continue reading Mansfield Man Arrested, Charged in Homicide Investigation
Carroll County Drug Roundup Leads to Indictments, Arrests
CARROLL COUNTY – A year-long undercover joint operation targeting illicit drug sales throughout Carroll County has resulted in more than a dozen indictments and arrests. As a result of that diligent work, on May 5th, a Carroll County Grand Jury returned indictments charging 17 individuals. Today, special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee … Continue reading Carroll County Drug Roundup Leads to Indictments, Arrests
Investigation Into TennCare Fraud Leads to Arrest of Texas Couple
MEMPHIS - An investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a man and woman from Texas. In July 2024, TBI received information from a TennCare Managed Care Organization alleging a couple from Texas submitted fraudulent claims for the care of … Continue reading Investigation Into TennCare Fraud Leads to Arrest of Texas Couple
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