Knox County Man Added to TBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted List

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to the state’s Top Ten Most Wanted list, Marquez Travell Billingsley. Billingsley is wanted by the Knoxville Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for aggravated assault, carjacking, aggravated robbery and possession of a stolen weapon. Billingsley is also a person of interest … Continue reading Knox County Man Added to TBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted List

Medical Clinic Owner Busted in Joint Prescription Drug Fraud Case

KNOXVILLE –A joint investigation by several law enforcement agencies has resulted in indictments for a Union County woman accused of misusing her position as owner and operator of a medical clinic to commit a variety of crimes, including identity theft. TBI Agents in its Drug Investigation Division began investigating Kristi Lynn Walker, who owned and … Continue reading Medical Clinic Owner Busted in Joint Prescription Drug Fraud Case

Ohio Man Charged in 2014 Sevier County Murder

KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and investigators with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of an Ohio man, charged in the 2014 murder of a Sevier County woman. At the request of 4th District Attorney General James B. Dunn, TBI Special Agents joined … Continue reading Ohio Man Charged in 2014 Sevier County Murder

Rogersville Fugitive Captured in Hawkins County

NASHVILLE – A Rogersville man who was added to the TBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted list Thursday was captured later that afternoon in Hawkins County. Gary Simpson, 57, was wanted by the Rogersville Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for Especially Aggravated Kidnapping. On May 4th, Simpson kidnapped 9-year-old Carlie Marie Trent from … Continue reading Rogersville Fugitive Captured in Hawkins County

Grundy County Woman Arrested on Child Neglect, Endangerment Charges

CHATTANOOGA – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Grundy County woman, who is charged with the aggravated neglect and endangerment of her son when he was an infant.                                                                    At the request of 12th District Attorney General Michael Taylor, TBI Special Agents joined investigators … Continue reading Grundy County Woman Arrested on Child Neglect, Endangerment Charges

5-12-16 AMBER Alert Update: Carlie Trent

A Middle and East Tennessee AMBER Alert, issued by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation on behalf of the Rogersville Police Department, remains in effect for 9-year-old Carlie Marie Trent. On Wednesday afternoon, May 4th,  her uncle by marriage, Gary Simpson, removed Carlie from school under false pretenses. He currently has no custodial rights to Carlie. … Continue reading 5-12-16 AMBER Alert Update: Carlie Trent

Rogersville Man Added to TBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted List

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to the state’s Top Ten Most Wanted list, Gary Simpson. Simpson is wanted by the Rogersville Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for Especially Aggravated Kidnapping. On May 4th, Simpson kidnapped 9-year-old Carlie Marie Trent from school. Simpson has no custodial rights … Continue reading Rogersville Man Added to TBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted List

5-11-16 AMBER Alert Update: Carlie Trent

A Middle and East Tennessee AMBER Alert, issued by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation on behalf of the Rogersville Police Department, remains in effect for 9-year-old Carlie Marie Trent. On Wednesday afternoon, May 4th,  her uncle by marriage, Gary Simpson, removed Carlie from school under false pretenses. He currently has no custodial rights to Carlie. … Continue reading 5-11-16 AMBER Alert Update: Carlie Trent

We’re Hiring! TBI Job Openings Announced in Forensics Division

TBI SPECIAL AGENT-FORENSIC SCIENTIST 2 DRUG CHEMISTRY UNIT, KNOXVILLE CRIME LABORATORY JOB DUTIES Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and composing technical laboratory reports describing the results of tests.  Uses and maintains advanced scientific instrumentation. Consults with criminal court attorneys, and testifies in local, state, and … Continue reading We’re Hiring! TBI Job Openings Announced in Forensics Division

Former Police Officer Charged with Aggravated Statutory Rape, Official Misconduct

KNOXVILLE – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working with investigators with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department and the office of the 7th District Attorney General, have obtained indictments for a former Oak Ridge police officer accused of aggravated statutory rape and official misconduct.                                                                 At the request of 7th District Attorney General Dave … Continue reading Former Police Officer Charged with Aggravated Statutory Rape, Official Misconduct