JOHNSON CITY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the 2nd Judicial Drug Task Force has led to the indictment of three Kingsport residents accused in a multi-jurisdictional conspiracy to obtain and distribute prescription medications. In June 2015, at the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI … Continue reading Joint Investigation Leads to Charges in Sullivan County Drug Conspiracy Case
TBI Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Subjects Responsible for Sevierville Murder
KNOXVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Sevierville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in an ongoing homicide investigation that occurred in December 2015. At the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI Special Agents, working alongside detectives with the Sevierville Police Department, continue to investigate the homicide of 71-year-old … Continue reading TBI Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Subjects Responsible for Sevierville Murder
TBI Seeks Public’s Assistance in Washington County Death Investigation
JOHNSON CITY – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in a homicide investigation that began on Christmas Eve. At the request of 1st District Attorney General Tony Clark, TBI Special Agents are working alongside detectives with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the … Continue reading TBI Seeks Public’s Assistance in Washington County Death Investigation
Woman Indicted in East Tennessee Healthcare Fraud Scheme
KNOXVILLE – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a woman in connection with a case involving healthcare fraud at a former medical practice in Knoxville. In August 2009, TBI Special Agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit received information pertaining to healthcare fraud and the illegal distribution of narcotics … Continue reading Woman Indicted in East Tennessee Healthcare Fraud Scheme
Knoxville Man Indicted on Child Rape Charges
COOKEVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Knoxville man in connection with a child rape case. In February, at the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI Special Agents began investigating Jacob Alexander Tate on allegations of sexual misconduct involving … Continue reading Knoxville Man Indicted on Child Rape Charges
Claiborne County Man Indicted in Child’s Death
KNOXVILLE – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a Claiborne County man in connection with the death of a child. On September 6th, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Special Agents, with the assistance of the Tazewell Police Department, New Tazewell Police Department, … Continue reading Claiborne County Man Indicted in Child’s Death
Former Treasurer Indicted in Church Theft Case
KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a LaFollette woman accused of stealing money from the church where served as treasurer. In January 2015, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Special Agents began investigating the theft of money … Continue reading Former Treasurer Indicted in Church Theft Case
Eight Arrested in Morristown Human Trafficking Operation
KNOXVILLE – A two-day operation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Morristown Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations has resulted in the arrest of eight men on prostitution charges. The Morristown operation, called “Operation Someone Like Me”, took place last week and focused on identifying potential victims of human trafficking, while targeting … Continue reading Eight Arrested in Morristown Human Trafficking Operation
Knoxville Caregivers Indicted on Neglect Charges
KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of two former Knoxville caregivers on neglect charges involving a disabled man. In December 2015, TBI Special Agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit were contacted by Adult Protect Services and the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and … Continue reading Knoxville Caregivers Indicted on Neglect Charges
TBI Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Now in Custody in Ohio
JOHNSON CITY – A man who was added to the TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list Tuesday is now in custody. Demetrius Deshawn Covington was captured Wednesday evening in Ohio. Demetrius Covington, 28, was located late Wednesday at an apartment complex on Central Avenue in Dayton. He was arrested by members of the U.S. Marshals … Continue reading TBI Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Now in Custody in Ohio
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