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

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