CANNON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into the disappearance of a Cannon County woman who was the subject of a Silver Alert in March has resulted in the arrest of the woman’s neighbor, who had been placed on the TBI Most Wanted list this weekend. On March … Continue reading Neighbor Charged with Homicide of Cannon County Silver Alert Subject
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Gallatin
At the request of 18th District Attorney General Ray Whitley, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday evening involving officers with the Gallatin Police Department. Preliminary information indicates that two officers approached a suspicious vehicle containing two people, in the parking lot at the city greenway on College … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Gallatin
TWO CHARGED WITH SECOND DEGREE MURDER IN LINCOLN COUNTY DRUG-RELATED DEATH
LINCOLN COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the indictment of two Fayetteville residents, in connection to the drug-related death of a Lincoln County man earlier this year. On February 9th, agents joined deputies … Continue reading TWO CHARGED WITH SECOND DEGREE MURDER IN LINCOLN COUNTY DRUG-RELATED DEATH
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Hamilton County
At the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI Special Agents continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that happened in the early morning hours Thursday in Hamilton County. Preliminary information indicates deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office initiated a vehicle pursuit in the area of Lee Highway in Chattanooga. At one point … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Hamilton County
Former Officer Charged with Reckless Endangerment, Aggravated Assault
RUTHERFORD COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into a shooting incident involving a now-former LaVergne police officer has resulted in an indictment. On April 6th, at the request of 16th Judicial District Attorney General Jennings Jones, TBI agents began investigating a complaint that then-LaVergne Police Officer Gavin Schoeberl … Continue reading Former Officer Charged with Reckless Endangerment, Aggravated Assault
Former Warren County Investigator Charged with Official Misconduct
WARREN COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into actions of a now-former investigator with the Warren County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in an indictment. In September 2022, at the request of 31st Judicial District Attorney General Chris Stanford, TBI agents began investigating then-drug investigator Steven Carpenter on complaints … Continue reading Former Warren County Investigator Charged with Official Misconduct
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Wayne County
At the request of 22nd Judicial District Attorney General Brent Cooper, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday night in Wayne County. Preliminary information indicates that a deputy with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office encountered a male subject in the area of Dogwood Flats. Initial reports indicate the man fired … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Wayne County
Four Arrested in Multi-Agency Middle Tennessee Human Trafficking Operation
SPRINGFIELD – An undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, Springfield Police Department, Robertson County Sheriff’s Office, 19th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office, and TBI’s Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force has resulted in the arrest of four men accused of seeking illicit sex from minors. Over a two-day period beginning May … Continue reading Four Arrested in Multi-Agency Middle Tennessee Human Trafficking Operation
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Sevier County
UPDATED 5/18/23: Daryl Higdon (DOB: 1/24/57), who was injured during the incident, was released from the hospital this week and taken into custody on charges placed by the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office in connection to the shooting. The TBI’s investigation into the circumstances surrounding the officer-involved shooting remains active and ongoing. UPDATED 2:15pm ET: The … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Sevier County
State Agencies to Observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Monday, April 24, 2023 State Agencies to observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week NASHVILLE – The Board of Parole (BOP), Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC), Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and Tennessee Rehabilitative Initiative in Correction (TRICOR) are hosting a dove release ceremony to honor crime victims and recognize victim advocates during National Crime Victims’ … Continue reading State Agencies to Observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
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