FENTRESS COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Fentress County corrections officer. In July 2023, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Coltan Daniel Jones (DOB: 10/21/99). The investigation revealed … Continue reading Former Fentress County Corrections Officer Indicted, Charged in TBI Misconduct Investigation
Investigation into Human Trafficking Complaints Results in Arrest in Rockwood
ROCKWOOD – Complaints of illegal business activity being conducted at a Roane County massage business led to an investigation by the Rockwood Police Department, the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, and the office of 9th Judicial District Attorney General. As a result of that investigation, led by Rockwood Detective Dustin Arnold, one woman faces charges and … Continue reading Investigation into Human Trafficking Complaints Results in Arrest in Rockwood
Two Indicted, Charged in 2023 Marion County Homicide
SOUTH PITTSBURG – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments charging two people in connection to a 2023 homicide. On February 9, 2023, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI agents joined the South Pittsburg Police Department in a vehicle fire investigation off a steep ravine … Continue reading Two Indicted, Charged in 2023 Marion County Homicide
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Hamilton County
At the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Thursday night involving officers with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates that members of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office were conducting an enforcement operation in the 4800 block … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Hamilton County
Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Openings in Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson
TBI Police Officer Protective Services Unit TBI Headquarters Davidson County 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Serves as first responder for any incident that may occur at Tennessee Bureau of Investigation facilities, or any area Tennessee Bureau of Investigation may be operating in. Performs law enforcement duties to protect themselves and others. (Including but not limited to … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Openings in Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson
TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Indictment of Newport Man
Updated to include the correct spelling of the subject’s last name. COCKE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Newport man. In September 2023, TBI received information from the Department of Intellectual Development and Disabilities regarding … Continue reading TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Indictment of Newport Man
McMinn Co. Woman Indicted, Charged in 2021 Arson Case
ETOWAH – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for an Etowah woman, charging her in connection to a 2021 arson at a gas station. At the request of the Etowah Police Department, TBI special agents joined the investigation into the August 7, 2021 fire at the Marathon in the 200 … Continue reading McMinn Co. Woman Indicted, Charged in 2021 Arson Case
LaFollette Couple Indicted, Charged with Neglecting and Financially Exploiting Vulnerable Adult
CAMPBELL COUNTY – A LaFollette couple has been indicted following an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into the abuse and financial exploitation of an elderly man. In December, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating allegations against Robert Heatherly (DOB: 3/19/82) and … Continue reading LaFollette Couple Indicted, Charged with Neglecting and Financially Exploiting Vulnerable Adult
Oregon Man Charged with Cryptocurrency Theft Following Multi-Agency Investigation
POLK COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Cybercrime and Digital Evidence Unit of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into the theft of cryptocurrency resulted in the arrest Tuesday of an Oregon man. The investigation reached across the country, and included agencies from multiple states and jurisdictions: State of Oregon Department of Justice, … Continue reading Oregon Man Charged with Cryptocurrency Theft Following Multi-Agency Investigation
Tazewell Woman Charged with Filing a False Report
CLAIBORNE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in a Tazewell woman being charged with falsely reporting a sexual assault incident. In December, at the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI agents began investigating an allegation of sexual assault against a Jefferson County … Continue reading Tazewell Woman Charged with Filing a False Report
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