UPDATED at 5:25 p.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Julie Ann Jenkins (DOB: 11/14/1976). At the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn, TBI special agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday morning in Jefferson County. Preliminary information indicates that just after 6:30 a.m., deputies with the Jefferson … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Jefferson County
TBI Fire Investigation Results in Indictment of Former Scott County Detective
SCOTT COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Scott County detective on charges related to insurance fraud. In January 2025, TBI special agent fire investigators began investigating the circumstances surrounding a vehicle fire that occurred in Scott County in December 2024. … Continue reading TBI Fire Investigation Results in Indictment of Former Scott County Detective
Former LaFollette Police Officer Indicted, Charged in TBI Misconduct Investigation
CAMPBELL COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former LaFollette police officer in connection with an incident that occurred in Campbell County. In February 2025, after receiving information from an anonymous source, TBI special agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Isaiah … Continue reading Former LaFollette Police Officer Indicted, Charged in TBI Misconduct Investigation
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Knox County
UPDATED at 2:10 p.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Shane L. Bryant (DOB: 09/23/92). At the request of 6th Judicial District Attorney General Charme Allen, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning in Knox County. Just before 2:30 a.m., deputies with the Knox … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Knox County
TBI Agents Investigating Use of Force Incident in Unicoi County
At the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI special agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting incident that occurred Saturday night, involving deputies with the Unicoi County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates that just before 11:30 p.m., deputies with the Unicoi County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 100 block of Lower Higgins … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Use of Force Incident in Unicoi County
Attorney in Putnam County Charged with Theft
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of an attorney charged with theft. At the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI agents began investigating allegations of theft involving James Hargis (DOB 8/11/1991). During the course of the investigation, agents learned Hargis, acting … Continue reading Attorney in Putnam County Charged with Theft
TBI Special Agents Investigating Cleveland Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday morning in Cleveland. Preliminary information indicates that around 12:00 a.m. officers with the Cleveland Police Department responded to a call regarding a subject with a gun in the 3900 block … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Cleveland Officer-Involved Shooting
Decatur Man Arrested, Charged in Meigs County Homicide
MEIGS – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Decatur man in connection to a shooting death that occurred Saturday evening. At the request of 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI agents joined the Meigs County Sheriff’s … Continue reading Decatur Man Arrested, Charged in Meigs County Homicide
Rockwood Man Arrested, Charged with Attempted Murder
ROANE – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Rockwood Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a man in connection to a shooting that occurred earlier this week. On April 1st, at the request of 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI agents joined the Rockwood … Continue reading Rockwood Man Arrested, Charged with Attempted Murder
Travel Nurse Indicted, Accused of Neglect of Vulnerable Adult and Prescription Fraud
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
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