KINGSPORT – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested a Kingsport man for a second time as part of an ongoing human trafficking investigation. Earlier this year, TBI Agents began investigating Zachery Felton (DOB 4/14/85) after he was arrested during a joint undercover human trafficking operation with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. … Continue reading Kingsport Man Arrested for a Second Time in Ongoing Human Trafficking Investigation
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in LaFollette
Updated 04/02 at 6:35 p.m. ET: The deceased individual has been identified as Lianna Renee London (DOB 10/03/90), of Jacksboro, TN. At the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday morning in LaFollette. Preliminary information indicates that just before 7:00 … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in LaFollette
Former Police Officer Indicted Following TBI Misconduct Case
DECATUR – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a former police officer accused of misconduct while on duty. On February 22nd, at the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI Agents began investigating a December 1, 2018 incident involving Eobard Thawne, who was then an officer for … Continue reading Former Police Officer Indicted Following TBI Misconduct Case
Pikeville Woman Charged with Bribery
BLEDSOE COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Pikeville woman on bribery charges. At the request of 12th District Attorney General Mike Taylor, in November 2018, TBI Agents and investigators with the District Attorney’s office began investigating Sonya Nale on … Continue reading Pikeville Woman Charged with Bribery
Public’s Help Requested in Identifying Body Found in Jefferson County
UPDATED 1/9/23: As a result of assistance from the DNA Doe Project, the deceased individual in this case has been identified as Earl Joseph Pizzoferrato (DOB: 7/29/91) of Knoxville. At this time, the investigation into the circumstances leading to Mr. Pizzoferrato’s death remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to … Continue reading Public’s Help Requested in Identifying Body Found in Jefferson County
Pikeville Man Arrested, Charged in Deadly Cumberland County Incidents
CROSSVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have charged a Pikeville man in connection to the deaths of two people in two related incidents in Cumberland County. TBI Special Agents joined the investigation into the crimes on Tuesday night at the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway. The first incident … Continue reading Pikeville Man Arrested, Charged in Deadly Cumberland County Incidents
Grundy County Drug Investigation Nets Multiple Arrests
GRUNDY COUNTY – An undercover investigation conducted by Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and deputies with the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the indictment and arrests of more than a dozen individuals on drug-related offenses. TBI Drug Agents and Grundy County deputies worked together to … Continue reading Grundy County Drug Investigation Nets Multiple Arrests
Now Hiring! TBI Special Agent – Criminal Investigator (28 Positions)
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following 29 open positions. TBI Special Agent-Criminal Investigator 1 - 26 Positions (Throughout Tennessee) TBI Special Agent-Criminal Investigator 1 - 1 Position (Human Trafficking-Shelby County) TBI Special Agent-Criminal Investigator 1 - 1 Position (Technical Services Unit-Headquarters) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, INCLUDING AVAILABLE COUNTIES/TERRITORIES CAN BE … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Special Agent – Criminal Investigator (28 Positions)
TBI Special Agents Investigating Pigeon Forge Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred this morning in Sevierville. Preliminary information indicates that just before 4:00 a.m., officers with the Pigeon Forge Police Department attempted to stop a driver suspected of DUI along the Parkway. The driver, … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Pigeon Forge Officer-Involved Shooting
Former Corrections Officer Indicted, Accused of Inappropriately Touching Inmate
SULLIVAN COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Sullivan County corrections officer accused of inappropriately touching an inmate. In January, at the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI Agents began investigating Timothy A. Edens (DOB 10/3/94). During the … Continue reading Former Corrections Officer Indicted, Accused of Inappropriately Touching Inmate
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