Couple Charged, Accused of Child Neglect in Son’s Burn Injury

JOHNSON CITY – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Jonesborough couple accused of mistreating their child. At the request of 1st District Attorney General Tony Clark, TBI Agents began investigating Billy Ray and Whitney Danielle Gunter on Friday, shortly after doctors at Niswonger Children’s Hospital discovered a burn … Continue reading Couple Charged, Accused of Child Neglect in Son’s Burn Injury

Joint Investigation into Sophisticated Marijuana Operation Results in Eleven Arrests, Seizure of Drugs, Cash, Weapons

NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division with Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the DEA, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department and multiple Middle Tennessee law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of eleven individuals and the seizure of hundreds of plants and more than $100,000 in cash. The two-year investigation … Continue reading Joint Investigation into Sophisticated Marijuana Operation Results in Eleven Arrests, Seizure of Drugs, Cash, Weapons

Now Hiring! Position Available for Human Resources Technician

HR TECHNICIAN 1, HUMAN RESOURCES UNIT, TBI HEADQUARTERS JOB DUTIES Responsible for keying, correcting, and approving leave and attendance in Edison, including special overtime projects. Prepares supplementals for additional or retro-active wages and C7s for leave adjustments. Processes and keys all special leave requests, including but not limited to FMLA, Military Leave, and Sick Leave … Continue reading Now Hiring! Position Available for Human Resources Technician

TBI Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Chattanooga

NASHVILLE – A man from Knoxville who was added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Top Ten Most Wanted list on May 19th was arrested Tuesday afternoon in Chattanooga. Marquez Travell Billingsley, 18, was taken into custody by Agents with the TBI, U.S. Marshals and officers with the Chattanooga Police Department. The apprehension was made … Continue reading TBI Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Chattanooga

Man Arrested, Accused of Shooting Sheriff’s Deputy Following Pursuit

CHATTANOOGA – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Dunlap man accused of shooting a Sequatchie County deputy following a Wednesday night pursuit. At the request of 12th District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor, TBI Special Agents began investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting of Sequatchie County Sheriff's Department … Continue reading Man Arrested, Accused of Shooting Sheriff’s Deputy Following Pursuit

Attorney Indicted, Charged in TBI Theft Case

KNOXVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation obtained indictments today for an attorney accused of taking money from a trust account intended for his clients for his personal use. At the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Agents began investigating Conrad Mark Troutman on January 25th. During the course … Continue reading Attorney Indicted, Charged in TBI Theft Case

Campbell County Attorney Charged with Stealing from Clients’ Accounts

KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Campbell County attorney after being indicted on multiple counts of theft.                                                                    At the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, on December 28, 2015, TBI Special Agents began investigating complaints of theft against Campbell … Continue reading Campbell County Attorney Charged with Stealing from Clients’ Accounts

Former Caretaker Charged with Assault of Autistic Patient

KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, along with other state and county agencies, has resulted in the arrest of a former caretaker charged with assaulting an autistic patient.                                                                  On November 24, 2015, TBI Special Agents were notified by a detective with the … Continue reading Former Caretaker Charged with Assault of Autistic Patient

32 Arrested in Knoxville Human Trafficking Operation

KNOXVILLE – A three-day operation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and detectives with the Knoxville Police Department to combat human trafficking in Knoxville has resulted in the arrest of 32 men and women on prostitution and human trafficking-related charges. Two of the men, including a children’s minister, responded to ads for … Continue reading 32 Arrested in Knoxville Human Trafficking Operation

Police Detective Facing Charges in TBI Perjury Case

CHATTANOOGA – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Gatlinburg Police Department detective accused of making false statements during a juvenile court proceeding. At the request of 11th District Attorney General Neal Pinkston, TBI Special Agents began investigating Floyd Rodney Burns on February 17th. During the course of the … Continue reading Police Detective Facing Charges in TBI Perjury Case