UPDATE: September 4, 2025 - This release has been updated from a prior version. CLARKSVILLE - An undercover operation by special agents with TBI's Human Trafficking Unit, the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, Homeland Security Investigations, Clarksville Police Department, and Office of the 19th Judicial District Attorney General resulted in the arrest of five men. … Continue reading Five Men Charged Following Human Trafficking Investigation in Clarksville
Erin Man Charged in 2023 Fire
HOUSTON COUNTY - An Erin man is charged with arson, following an investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. On September 30, 2023, TBI special agents certified in fire and explosives investigations joined the Houston County Fire Department in investigating a fire that occurred on that day, at the 9000 … Continue reading Erin Man Charged in 2023 Fire
Marion County Human Trafficking Operation Results in Arrests
MARION COUNTY - An undercover operation by special agents with the TBI's Human Trafficking Unit, the Marion County Sheriff's Office, and the 12th Judicial District Drug Task Force resulted in arrests, with two individuals accepting treatment. Over a two-day period starting August 7th, as part of an undercover operation aimed at addressing human trafficking in … Continue reading Marion County Human Trafficking Operation Results in Arrests
Gallatin Woman Charged in June Home Explosion
Sumner County - A Gallatin woman is in jail after being indicted on charges of aggravated arson and felony vandalism stemming from the explosion of the duplex where she lived. At the request of 18th Judicial District Attorney General Ray Whitley and the Gallatin Police Department, on June 14th, TBI special agents responded to a … Continue reading Gallatin Woman Charged in June Home Explosion
Lafayette Woman Faces Charges Related to Her Son’s Death
SMITH COUNTY - A TBI investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Macon County woman, who faces charges related to the shooting death of her son. At the request of the 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson, TBI agents were requested to investigate the January 30th shooting death of Theodore Taylor (DOB 01/03/2003), … Continue reading Lafayette Woman Faces Charges Related to Her Son’s Death
Davidson County Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Solicitation, Exploitation of a Minor Following Undercover TBI Operation
DAVIDSON COUNTY - TBI special agents with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force posed as pre-teen and teenage girls in an undercover internet chat operation, resulting in the arrest of an Antioch man, for sending graphic photos and text messages. Since July, ICAC special agents conducted an undercover chat operation via social media … Continue reading Davidson County Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Solicitation, Exploitation of a Minor Following Undercover TBI Operation
Crossville Woman Charged in Drug Overdose Death
Updated 8/8/24 to correct the spelling of "Jericia". CUMBERLAND COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the second degree murder charge of a Crossville woman. On September 14, 2021, officers with the Crossville Police Department responded to a 911 call at … Continue reading Crossville Woman Charged in Drug Overdose Death
Crossville Officer Faces Assault Charge
CUMBERLAND COUNTY - A detective with the Crossville Police Department has been indicted on an assault charge, following an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. At the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, on June 17th, TBI special agents were requested to investigate an allegation that a Crossville … Continue reading Crossville Officer Faces Assault Charge
McMinn County Man Faces Additional Charges Stemming from Child Exploitation Operation
Rhea County - A Niota man who was charged during a TBI operation conducted earlier this year to identify child exploitation and sextortion victims faces new charges of sexual exploitation of a minor. Cody Gunter was arrested in April during 'Operation Protecting Tomorrow' and charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and Solicitation of a … Continue reading McMinn County Man Faces Additional Charges Stemming from Child Exploitation Operation
Investigation Into TennCare Fraud Results in Arrests in Memphis
MEMPHIS - Two Memphis women face charges of TennCare fraud and theft of property following an investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. In October 2023, MFCD special agents received a fraud referral from Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Special Investigation Unit, alleging that a consumer direct … Continue reading Investigation Into TennCare Fraud Results in Arrests in Memphis
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