Former LaFollette Police Officer Indicted, Charged in TBI Misconduct Investigation

CAMPBELL COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former LaFollette police officer in connection with an incident that occurred in Campbell County. In February 2025, after receiving information from an anonymous source, TBI special agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Isaiah … Continue reading Former LaFollette Police Officer Indicted, Charged in TBI Misconduct Investigation

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Knox County

UPDATED at 2:10 p.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Shane L. Bryant (DOB: 09/23/92). At the request of 6th Judicial District Attorney General Charme Allen, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning in Knox County. Just before 2:30 a.m., deputies with the Knox … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Knox County

TBI Agents Investigating Use of Force Incident in Unicoi County

At the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI special agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting incident that occurred Saturday night, involving deputies with the Unicoi County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates that just before 11:30 p.m., deputies with the Unicoi County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 100 block of Lower Higgins … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Use of Force Incident in Unicoi County

Decatur Man Arrested, Charged in Meigs County Homicide

MEIGS – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Decatur man in connection to a shooting death that occurred Saturday evening.  At the request of 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI agents joined the Meigs County Sheriff’s … Continue reading Decatur Man Arrested, Charged in Meigs County Homicide

Rockwood Man Arrested, Charged with Attempted Murder

ROANE – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Rockwood Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a man in connection to a shooting that occurred earlier this week. On April 1st, at the request of 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI agents joined the Rockwood … Continue reading Rockwood Man Arrested, Charged with Attempted Murder

Travel Nurse Indicted, Accused of Neglect of Vulnerable Adult and Prescription Fraud

SULLIVAN COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a travel nurse accused of prescription fraud and neglecting a vulnerable adult. In April 2025, after receiving information from Ballad Health, special agents with TBI’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division and Drug Investigation Division began investigating allegations involving … Continue reading Travel Nurse Indicted, Accused of Neglect of Vulnerable Adult and Prescription Fraud

Former Greeneville Caregiver Indicted, Charged in Vulnerable Adult Abuse Investigation

GREENE COUNTY - A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division and the Greeneville Police Department has resulted in the indictment of a former caregiver. In May 2025, after receiving a referral from Adult Protective Services, TBI agents joined detectives with the Greeneville Police Department in investigating … Continue reading Former Greeneville Caregiver Indicted, Charged in Vulnerable Adult Abuse Investigation

Former Intensive Care Nurse Indicted, Charged with Prescription Drug Fraud

SULLIVAN COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with TBI’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division and Drug Investigation Division has resulted in the indictment of a former intensive care nurse. In July 2025, at the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving Joseph Juszak (DOB: 11/12/93). During the investigation, … Continue reading Former Intensive Care Nurse Indicted, Charged with Prescription Drug Fraud

Baxter Man Arrested, Charged in Livingston Homicide

OVERTON COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Overton County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the arrest of a Baxter man in connection to a homicide that occurred earlier this week. On March 23rd, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI … Continue reading Baxter Man Arrested, Charged in Livingston Homicide

After Nearly 45 Years, Human Remains Found in Blount County Identified Through Collaborative Effort

BLOUNT COUNTY - Human remains discovered in 1981 in Blount County have been identified through a partnership between the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, the University of Tennessee Forensic Anthropology Center, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Unidentified Human Remains Initiative. On April 4, 1981, the body of a man was discovered by local hunters in the … Continue reading After Nearly 45 Years, Human Remains Found in Blount County Identified Through Collaborative Effort