Memphis Woman Charged with Abuse of Vulnerable Adult

SHELBY COUNTY – A now-former Memphis caregiver has been charged with abuse of a vulnerable adult, following an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division. In September 2023, special agents received allegations of abuse of a vulnerable adult from Adult Protective Services. Along with APS and the Department … Continue reading Memphis Woman Charged with Abuse of Vulnerable Adult

Grand Junction Man Charged with 20 Counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

HARDEMAN COUNTY – An undercover investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) squad and Homeland Security Investigations into the distribution of child sexual abuse material has resulted in the arrest of a Grand Junction man. On April 15th, agents began investigating after it was discovered that thousands … Continue reading Grand Junction Man Charged with 20 Counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Former Memphis Caregiver Charged with Abuse of Vulnerable Adult

SHELBY COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division into a report of abuse of a vulnerable adult has resulted in an arrest. In August 2023, Special Agents received an allegation from Adult Protective Services that a vulnerable adult being cared for in a Memphis residence … Continue reading Former Memphis Caregiver Charged with Abuse of Vulnerable Adult

Special Agent Openings Announced Within TBI Drug Investigation Division

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 DRUG INVESTIGATION DIVISION 2 Vacancies *Campbell County *Sevier/ Grainger County Job Duties: Responsible for conducting criminal investigations, processing crime scenes, and developing prosecutable criminal cases against persons who violate state and federal laws. Conducts … Continue reading Special Agent Openings Announced Within TBI Drug Investigation Division

Athens Woman Charged in her Mother’s Homicide

ROANE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Roane County Sheriff’s Office, and the Office of the 9th Judicial District Attorney General has resulted in the arrest of an Athens woman, charged with murder in the death of her mother. On April 21st, the Roane County Sheriff's Office … Continue reading Athens Woman Charged in her Mother’s Homicide

Four TBI Medicaid Fraud Control Special Agent Positions Announced in West Tennessee

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking interested and qualified candidates for the following positions: TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 Medicaid Fraud Control Division 2 Vacancies in Shelby County 2 Vacancies in Madison County Job Duties: Conducts Medicaid fraud investigations targeting providers defrauding the State of Tennessee Medicaid program.  Also conducts abuse investigations of … Continue reading Four TBI Medicaid Fraud Control Special Agent Positions Announced in West Tennessee

Juvenile Held in Detention Following Lewis County Fatal Shooting

LEWIS COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into the shooting death of one person and injuries to another in Hohenwald has resulted in the detention of a 15-year-old. On April 12th, at the request of 32nd Judicial District Attorney General Hans Schwendimann, TBI agents responded to a residence … Continue reading Juvenile Held in Detention Following Lewis County Fatal Shooting

Rhea County Woman Charged in 2022 Drug-Related Death

*This post was updated at 11:55am CT to clarify the location of the call for service. RHEA COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, along with investigators with the Pikeville Police Department and the Office of the 12th Judicial District Attorney General, has resulted … Continue reading Rhea County Woman Charged in 2022 Drug-Related Death

TBI Investigation into Prison Death Results in Additional Charge

DAVIDSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into the death of an inmate at a Nashville prison has resulted in the indictment of another prisoner at that facility. In April 2022, at the request of 20th Judicial District Attorney General Glenn Funk, TBI special agents began investigating the … Continue reading TBI Investigation into Prison Death Results in Additional Charge

Cybertip Leads to Arrest on Sexual Exploitation Charges

DAVIDSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of an Indiana man, charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. In April 2020, TBI special agents received a cybertip from NCMEC (National Center for Missing and Exploited Children) from a social media app, that reported … Continue reading Cybertip Leads to Arrest on Sexual Exploitation Charges