KNOX COUNTY – Eleven missing children from Knox County have been located following a two-day multi-agency joint operation in Knoxville, which focused on locating missing juveniles. Operation Rocky Top Rescue was a partnership between the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, the Knoxville Police Department, and the Department of Children’s Services – Absconder … Continue reading Multiple Agencies Partner to Find Missing Children as Part of “Operation Rocky Top Rescue”
Former Corrections Officer Charged in Misconduct Investigation
ANDERSON COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into the actions of a now-former Anderson County corrections officer has resulted in that employee’s arrest. On April 5th, at the request of 7th Judicial District Attorney General Dave Clark, TBI agents began investigating allegations of potential misconduct involving David Antonio … Continue reading Former Corrections Officer Charged in Misconduct Investigation
New Tazewell Man Charged in Wife’s Death
CLAIBORNE COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in a New Tazewell man being charged with killing his wife. On April 2nd, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI special agents joined detectives with the Claiborne … Continue reading New Tazewell Man Charged in Wife’s Death
Ongoing Drug Investigation in East Tennessee Results in 13 Indictments
BLOUNT COUNTY – Thirteen people have been indicted following an undercover investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine. The ongoing investigation, which is part of the 313 Initiative, focused on those trafficking illicit drugs into Blount and Knox Counties from Detroit, Michigan. Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Drug Investigation Division worked alongside agents with … Continue reading Ongoing Drug Investigation in East Tennessee Results in 13 Indictments
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Jamestown
UPDATED 3/14/24 at 4:15 p.m. ET: The deceased individual has been identified as Raul Portugal (DOB: 4/20/76). UPDATED 4/10/24 at 2:20 p.m. ET to clarify the series of events when officers arrived to the scene. At the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Jamestown
Former Fentress County Corrections Officer Indicted, Charged in TBI Misconduct Investigation
FENTRESS COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Fentress County corrections officer. In July 2023, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Coltan Daniel Jones (DOB: 10/21/99). The investigation revealed … Continue reading Former Fentress County Corrections Officer Indicted, Charged in TBI Misconduct Investigation
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Blount County
UPDATE: On February 13th, Kenneth DeHart was located in East Knoxville and taken into custody. At the request of 5th Judicial District Attorney General Ryan Desmond, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday evening involving deputies with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates that just before … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Blount County
Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Openings in Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson
TBI Police Officer Protective Services Unit TBI Headquarters Davidson County 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Serves as first responder for any incident that may occur at Tennessee Bureau of Investigation facilities, or any area Tennessee Bureau of Investigation may be operating in. Performs law enforcement duties to protect themselves and others. (Including but not limited to … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Openings in Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson
TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Indictment of Newport Man
Updated to include the correct spelling of the subject’s last name. COCKE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Newport man. In September 2023, TBI received information from the Department of Intellectual Development and Disabilities regarding … Continue reading TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Indictment of Newport Man
LaFollette Couple Indicted, Charged with Neglecting and Financially Exploiting Vulnerable Adult
CAMPBELL COUNTY – A LaFollette couple has been indicted following an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into the abuse and financial exploitation of an elderly man. In December, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating allegations against Robert Heatherly (DOB: 3/19/82) and … Continue reading LaFollette Couple Indicted, Charged with Neglecting and Financially Exploiting Vulnerable Adult
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