Mountain City Man Indicted, Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

WASHINGTON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Mountain City man on a charge of sexual exploitation of a minor. In May 2021, TBI agents began investigating information obtained by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Sullivan County … Continue reading Mountain City Man Indicted, Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Two Hancock County Men Indicted, Charged with Reckless Burning

HANCOCK COUNTY – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of two Hancock County men in connection to a fire that occurred earlier this year. In March, TBI agents joined the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office in investigating a suspicious barn fire that occurred in … Continue reading Two Hancock County Men Indicted, Charged with Reckless Burning

Campbell County Man Indicted, Charged in 2020 Arson Case

CAMPBELL COUNTY – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Campbell County man on arson and reckless endangerment charges.   In November 2020, TBI agents joined the Jellico Police Department in investigating a fire that occurred at a home in the 100 … Continue reading Campbell County Man Indicted, Charged in 2020 Arson Case

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Collierville

UPDATED 9/24/22 at 10:50 CT to include information about the apprehension of Keith Houston. At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting early Saturday morning in Collierville. Initial reports indicate that just before 2:30 a.m. CT, officers with the Collierville … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Collierville

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Washington County

At the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting in Washington County early Wednesday morning. Preliminary information indicates that just before 3:00 a.m., a deputy with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office was in the parking lot of Love’s Travel Stop located … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Washington County

Skeletal Remains Found More than Three Decades Ago Identified as Missing Indiana Girl

CAMPBELL COUNTY– A child whose skeletal remains were found nearly four decades ago in Campbell County has been identified, and special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are asking for the public’s help to determine what happened to her. On April 3, 1985, skeletal remains were found in the Big Wheel Gap area of … Continue reading Skeletal Remains Found More than Three Decades Ago Identified as Missing Indiana Girl

Two Indicted, Charged in Jefferson County Toddler’s Death

JEFFERSON COUNTY – A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the indictment of two people in connection with the death of a toddler that occurred earlier this year.   In March, at the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI agents … Continue reading Two Indicted, Charged in Jefferson County Toddler’s Death

Knox County Woman Identified as Victim in 1996 Grainger County Cold Case

GRAINGER COUNTY – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is asking for the public’s help in providing information about a homicide that occurred more than 25 years ago. In September 1996, TBI agents were requested to assist the Grainger County Sheriff’s Office in investigating the discovery of human remains that were found by hunters in a … Continue reading Knox County Woman Identified as Victim in 1996 Grainger County Cold Case

Former Madison County Deputy Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct

Updated to reflect the correct indictment date and judicial district. MADISON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Madison County deputy. In May 2021, at the request of 26th Judicial District Attorney General Jody Pickens, TBI agents began investigating an allegation … Continue reading Former Madison County Deputy Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct

Caregiver Indicted, Charged with Rape in Knox County

KNOX COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the indictment of a Blount County man, accused of raping a vulnerable adult in his care. In March, after receiving information from the Knoxville Police Department, TBI agents began investigating allegations of sexual misconduct involving … Continue reading Caregiver Indicted, Charged with Rape in Knox County