JOHNSON CITY – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to its ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list: Demetrius Deshawn Covington. Covington, also known as Demetrius Somerville, is wanted by the Elizabethton Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for First Degree Murder in connection with the death of a 3-year-old child. He was last … Continue reading Suspect in Death of Elizabethton Child Added to TBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted
Campbell County Woman Charged with Filing False Reports
KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a Campbell County woman accused of falsifying reports against LaFollette police officers. On July 5th, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Special Agents began investigating accusations of misconduct involving a LaFollette police … Continue reading Campbell County Woman Charged with Filing False Reports
Now Hiring! Criminal History Examiner Position
CRIMINAL HISTORY EXAMINER 3 TENNESSEE INSTANT CHECK SYSTEM (TICS) UNIT, TBI HEADQUARTERS 1 VACANCY JOB DUTIES Responsible for the examination of dispositions, diversions, fingerprint submissions, and/or expungement orders to verify and update criminal history information. Performs background checks for local and/or state law enforcement agencies, Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs), attorneys, court clerks, employment agencies, and … Continue reading Now Hiring! Criminal History Examiner Position
East Tennessee Pharmacist Indicted on Healthcare Fraud Charges
KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General has led to the indictment of a pharmacist on healthcare fraud charges. In January 2013, TBI Special Agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, working alongside the U.S. … Continue reading East Tennessee Pharmacist Indicted on Healthcare Fraud Charges
Former Sevier County Corrections Officer Charged with Assault, Official Misconduct
KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a former Sevier County Corrections Officer. On September 24th, at the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn and Sevier County Sheriff Ronald Seals, TBI Agents began investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident that occurred … Continue reading Former Sevier County Corrections Officer Charged with Assault, Official Misconduct
East Tennessee Nurse Practitioner Facing Prescription Fraud Charges
JOHNSON CITY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a nurse practitioner on prescription fraud charges. On August 10th, after being contacted by the Tennessee Department of Health Division of Health Related Boards, TBI Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division began investigating allegations … Continue reading East Tennessee Nurse Practitioner Facing Prescription Fraud Charges
Kentucky Man Facing Charges in Officer-Involved Shooting Incident
KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Kentucky man on aggravated assault and drug charges. On August 7th, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Special Agents began investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer involved shooting that occurred … Continue reading Kentucky Man Facing Charges in Officer-Involved Shooting Incident
Helenwood Man Charged with Aggravated Assault on Officers
KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Helenwood man on aggravated assault charges involving two officers. On July 18th, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Special Agents began investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer involved shooting that … Continue reading Helenwood Man Charged with Aggravated Assault on Officers
Madisonville Man Indicted in Felony Vandalism Case
CHATTANOOGA – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Madisonville man on vandalism charges. In August 2015, at the request of 10th District Attorney General Steve Crump, TBI Special Agents began investigating a report of product vandalism at the Yamaha Jet Boat Manufacturing plant in … Continue reading Madisonville Man Indicted in Felony Vandalism Case
Weakley County Man Charged with Arson and Insurance Fraud
JACKSON– A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee Fire Investigative Services and the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the arrest of a Sharon man on charges of arson and insurance fraud. On September 25th, TBI Special Agents joined investigators with TFIS to investigate the circumstances surrounding a … Continue reading Weakley County Man Charged with Arson and Insurance Fraud
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