SULLIVAN COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a travel nurse accused of prescription fraud and neglecting a vulnerable adult. In April 2025, after receiving information from Ballad Health, special agents with TBI’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division and Drug Investigation Division began investigating allegations involving … Continue reading Travel Nurse Indicted, Accused of Neglect of Vulnerable Adult and Prescription Fraud
Former Greeneville Caregiver Indicted, Charged in Vulnerable Adult Abuse Investigation
GREENE COUNTY - A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division and the Greeneville Police Department has resulted in the indictment of a former caregiver. In May 2025, after receiving a referral from Adult Protective Services, TBI agents joined detectives with the Greeneville Police Department in investigating … Continue reading Former Greeneville Caregiver Indicted, Charged in Vulnerable Adult Abuse Investigation
Former Intensive Care Nurse Indicted, Charged with Prescription Drug Fraud
SULLIVAN COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with TBI’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division and Drug Investigation Division has resulted in the indictment of a former intensive care nurse. In July 2025, at the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving Joseph Juszak (DOB: 11/12/93). During the investigation, … Continue reading Former Intensive Care Nurse Indicted, Charged with Prescription Drug Fraud
Baxter Man Arrested, Charged in Livingston Homicide
OVERTON COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Overton County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the arrest of a Baxter man in connection to a homicide that occurred earlier this week. On March 23rd, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI … Continue reading Baxter Man Arrested, Charged in Livingston Homicide
After Nearly 45 Years, Human Remains Found in Blount County Identified Through Collaborative Effort
BLOUNT COUNTY - Human remains discovered in 1981 in Blount County have been identified through a partnership between the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, the University of Tennessee Forensic Anthropology Center, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Unidentified Human Remains Initiative. On April 4, 1981, the body of a man was discovered by local hunters in the … Continue reading After Nearly 45 Years, Human Remains Found in Blount County Identified Through Collaborative Effort
Campbell County Detective Indicted, Charged in TBI CSAM Investigation
NOTE: The news release has been updated to reflect the correct date of birth for Zachary Daugherty. CAMPBELL COUNTY – An investigation by special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad has resulted in the indictment of a Campbell County detective. In October, TBI agents received a tip … Continue reading Campbell County Detective Indicted, Charged in TBI CSAM Investigation
Former Erwin Police Chief, Captain, and Operations Officer Indicted in TBI Misconduct Investigation
UNICOI COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of three former Erwin Police Department (EPD) employees. In September, at the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI special agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving former Erwin Police Chief Regan Tilson (DOB: … Continue reading Former Erwin Police Chief, Captain, and Operations Officer Indicted in TBI Misconduct Investigation
TBI Special Agents Investigating Coffee County Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 14th Judicial District Attorney General Craig Northcott, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday evening in Beechgrove. Preliminary information indicates that around 5:30 p.m., investigators with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department arrived at a residence in the 400 block of Resaca Run to execute … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Coffee County Officer-Involved Shooting
Knoxville Homicide Victim Identified After More Than Three Decades
KNOXVILLE - A man whose remains were discovered in Knoxville in 1988 has now been identified through a partnership between the Knoxville Police Department, the Knox County Regional Forensic Center, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Unidentified Human Remains Initiative. On August 30, 1988, railway workers repairing a section of track discovered the body of a … Continue reading Knoxville Homicide Victim Identified After More Than Three Decades
Fort Bragg Soldier Arrested, Charged With Second Degree Murder
ROANE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Roane County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Fort Bragg soldier for Second Degree Murder. On December 24th, at the request of 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI special agents joined deputies with the Roane … Continue reading Fort Bragg Soldier Arrested, Charged With Second Degree Murder
