ERWIN - A two-day undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the Erwin Police Department, the Unicoi County Sheriff’s Office, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the Jonesborough Police Department, and the office of 1st District Attorney General Ken Baldwin has resulted in the arrest of several men accused of seeking illicit … Continue reading Seven Men Arrested, Charged in Erwin Human Trafficking Operation
Joint Investigation Results in Indictment of Former Fentress County Deputy
FENTRESS COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury has led to the indictment of a former Fentress County deputy on theft charges. In March 2020, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began … Continue reading Joint Investigation Results in Indictment of Former Fentress County Deputy
Former Deputy Indicted, Accused of Misconduct
FENTRESS COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Fentress County deputy. In October 2020, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating Derek Cull Richards (DOB 12/29/78) after the Fentress County Sheriff's Department discovered possible … Continue reading Former Deputy Indicted, Accused of Misconduct
Ongoing Investigation Results in Additional Charges in 2018 Homicide Case
SULLIVAN COUNTY – An ongoing investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in additional indictments in connection to a 2018 homicide in Bluff City. On August 10, 2018, at the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI agents began investigating the death of Herman Rumley (DOB 12/3/46), shortly … Continue reading Ongoing Investigation Results in Additional Charges in 2018 Homicide Case
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Johnson City
At the request of 1st District Attorney General Ken Baldwin, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to the shooting of a man during an interaction with officers from the Johnson City Police Department Thursday evening. Shortly after 8:00 p.m., Johnson City officers responded to the 100 block of Buffalo Street on a report … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Johnson City
Former Attorney Indicted, Accused of Stealing from Client
CAMPBELL COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former attorney accused of stealing thousands from a client. In January, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating allegations of theft against Kevin C. Angel. During the … Continue reading Former Attorney Indicted, Accused of Stealing from Client
Grainger County Arson Investigation Results in Indictment
GRAINGER COUNTY – A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Blaine Police Department has resulted in the indictment of a Grainger County man on an arson charge. On October 26, 2019, TBI agents began working alongside the Blaine Police Department in investigating a fire that occurred at a home in the … Continue reading Grainger County Arson Investigation Results in Indictment
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Clarksville
At the request of 19th District Attorney General John Carney, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday night in Clarksville. Just after 8:00 p.m., officers with the Clarksville Police Department were dispatched to a residence in the 1000 block of Hedge Apple Drive in reference to … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Clarksville
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Grainger County
Updated 5/8/21 at 5:55pm ET: The deceased individual has been identified as Robbie Leigh Hodge (DOB 4/18/69). At the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Grainger County late Friday night. At approximately 10:30 p.m., the Grainger County … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Grainger County
Carter County Woman Indicted, Charged with Stealing Thousands from Former Employer
CARTER COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury has resulted in the indictment of an Elizabethton woman on theft charges. In November 2020, at the request of 1st District Attorney General Ken Baldwin, TBI agents began investigating financial discrepancies … Continue reading Carter County Woman Indicted, Charged with Stealing Thousands from Former Employer
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