KNOX COUNTY - A joint ongoing investigation that began earlier this year has resulted in the arrest of a Knoxville man and the seizure of cocaine and other illicit drugs. In February, special agents with the TBI Drug Investigation Division, the 5th Judicial Drug Task Force, and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation … Continue reading Knoxville Man Arrested, Cocaine and Other Illicit Drugs Seized Following an Ongoing Multi-Agency Investigation
Byrdstown Man Faces 1st Degree Murder Charge in Pickett County Shooting
PICKETT COUNTY –Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a man in connection to a Sunday shooting in Byrdstown. At the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI special agents began investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday night in the 100 block of Eagle Crest Drive. Deputies with the … Continue reading Byrdstown Man Faces 1st Degree Murder Charge in Pickett County Shooting
Former Police Officer Indicted, Accused of Official Misconduct
JOHNSON CITY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a now-former Johnson City officer. In June 2024, at the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Connor Cooper. Michael Dunavant was appointed by the … Continue reading Former Police Officer Indicted, Accused of Official Misconduct
TBI Agents Investigating Knox County Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 6th Judicial District Attorney General Charme Allen, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in Knox County. Just after 9:00 a.m., deputies with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office were attempting to serve an arrest warrant on a male subject at a residence in … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Knox County Officer-Involved Shooting
Former Corrections Officer Indicted, Charged in Misconduct Investigation
CARTER COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a now-former Carter County corrections officer accused of having inappropriate contact with an inmate. In December 2024, at the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct … Continue reading Former Corrections Officer Indicted, Charged in Misconduct Investigation
Rockwood Man Faces 1st Degree Murder Charge in Cumberland County Shooting
CUMBERLAND COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in an arrest. At the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI special agents began investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday night in the 200 block of George Anna Drive in … Continue reading Rockwood Man Faces 1st Degree Murder Charge in Cumberland County Shooting
TBI Agents Investigating Cleveland Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting Sunday night involving the Cleveland Police Department. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred at approximately 11:23 Sunday night at a gas station in the 4100 block of APD 40 where a Cleveland … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Cleveland Officer-Involved Shooting
4 Arrested During Joint Chattanooga Human Trafficking Operation
CHATTANOOGA – An undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Chattanooga Police Department, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, the Lookout Mountain Police Department, the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, and the FBI has led to the arrests of four individuals. On June 9th, agents conducted an undercover operation aimed at … Continue reading 4 Arrested During Joint Chattanooga Human Trafficking Operation
TBI Agents Investigating Sullivan County Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATED 6/9/25 at 9:15 a.m. – The deceased individual has been identified as Austin Walters (DOB: 09/18/03). PREVIOUSLY POSTED: At the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting in Sullivan County. Preliminary information indicates the incident happened at approximately 10:19 on … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Sullivan County Officer-Involved Shooting
Ongoing Drug Investigation in Knox County Leads to Three Arrests, Seizure of Fentanyl and Firearms
KNOX COUNTY – An ongoing investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the 9th Judicial District Drug Task Force, and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of three people and the seizure of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, and firearms. On June 5th, as part … Continue reading Ongoing Drug Investigation in Knox County Leads to Three Arrests, Seizure of Fentanyl and Firearms
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