Erwin Man Arrested, Charged with Murder in Elderly Wife’s Death

JOHNSON CITY – A joint investigation between the Unicoi County Sheriff’s Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in a murder charge for an Erwin man accused of killing his 81-year-old wife. On Sunday, at the request of 1st District Attorney General Tony Clark, TBI Special Agents joined the investigation into the incident. … Continue reading Erwin Man Arrested, Charged with Murder in Elderly Wife’s Death

Jefferson County Couple Charged with Theft

KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Jefferson City attorney and his wife, who are each charged with theft. At the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI Special Agents began investigating Carl Robert Ogle on April 10, 2014. The … Continue reading Jefferson County Couple Charged with Theft

TBI Announces Job Openings for Five Positions

TBI JOB OPENING CJIS SUPPORT SPECIALIST CJIS SUPPORT CENTER, KNOXVILLE FIELD OFFICE JOB DUTIES Responsible for reviewing crime incident data at law enforcement agencies and colleges/universities in East Tennessee for accuracy and completeness. Prepares written reports after each review and ensures all required steps are completed for each agency’s audit. May also assist with audits … Continue reading TBI Announces Job Openings for Five Positions

White County Man Faces Reckless Homicide Charge

COOKEVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and deputies with the White County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the indictment of a Spencer man charged with reckless homicide in the death of his wife. At the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI Special Agents joined investigators … Continue reading White County Man Faces Reckless Homicide Charge

Woman Charged with False Report Following Rape Accusation Targeting Police Officer

KNOXVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a Bradley County woman accused of falsifying a report alleging a sexual assault by a Cleveland, Tennessee police officer. At the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn and 10th District Attorney General Stephen Crump, TBI Special Agents began … Continue reading Woman Charged with False Report Following Rape Accusation Targeting Police Officer

Joint Investigation Results in Newport Man Facing Murder, Other Charges

KNOXVILLE – A joint investigation between the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Cocke County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in a Newport man facing multiple charges, including second degree murder. At the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI Special Agents joined the Cocke County Sheriff’s Department in a death investigation that occurred … Continue reading Joint Investigation Results in Newport Man Facing Murder, Other Charges

TBI’s Top Ten Fugitive Wanted on Kidnapping, Trafficking Charges Arrested in Kentucky

NASHVILLE – A woman who was added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Top Ten Most Wanted list this week was arrested Friday night in Ashland, Kentucky. Crystal Bradshaw was arrested without incident at an apartment at 1716 Ester Avenue in Ashland. The arrest was a joint effort between Special Agents with the TBI, troopers … Continue reading TBI’s Top Ten Fugitive Wanted on Kidnapping, Trafficking Charges Arrested in Kentucky

Knoxville Woman Arrested on Identity Theft Charges

KNOXVILLE – Special Agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested a Knoxville woman who faces charges of identity theft and acquiring controlled substances by fraud. In March 2015, TBI Special Agents began investigating Sherri Alvinia DeVault Smith, after receiving a complaint from Covenant Health Corporate Security that … Continue reading Knoxville Woman Arrested on Identity Theft Charges

Endangered Child from Clarksville Recovered in Mexico, Returned to U.S.

NASHVILLE – A joint investigation involving the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Marshals Service and the Clarksville Police Department has resulted in the recovery of a 9-year-old boy who was taken from Clarksville earlier this year. Christopher Ponce was the subject of an Endangered Child Alert issued February 27th, after he was taken by … Continue reading Endangered Child from Clarksville Recovered in Mexico, Returned to U.S.

TBI, Clay County Investigators Arrest, Charge Hilham Man After Discovery of Body

COOKEVILLE – Working alongside investigators from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, TBI Special Agents have arrested a Hilham man accused of killing a woman and burying her body in a shallow grave near their home. On Wednesday evening, at the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI Special Agents joined the investigation into … Continue reading TBI, Clay County Investigators Arrest, Charge Hilham Man After Discovery of Body