GREENE COUNTY - An ongoing multi-jurisdictional investigation conducted by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Carter County Sheriff’s Office, the Johnson City Police Department, and the 3rd Judicial District Drug Task Force has resulted in the seizure of multiple pounds of methamphetamine and the arrest of a large-scale distributor. Earlier this month, … Continue reading Eight Pounds of Meth Seized in Ongoing Multi-Agency Investigation
Texas Woman Indicted, Charged in Union County Death Investigation
UNION COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Union County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Texas woman in connection to the death of a Luttrell man. On August 5, 2025, Richard Nathan Ritter (DOB: 09/21/05) was reported missing. Deputies with the … Continue reading Texas Woman Indicted, Charged in Union County Death Investigation
Investigation into Hancock County Overdose Death Leads to Three Arrests
HANCOCK COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Drug Investigation Division, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, and the 3rd Judicial District Drug Task Force (DTF) into an overdose death has resulted in the arrest of three people. In December 2024, TBI special agents joined investigators with the Hancock … Continue reading Investigation into Hancock County Overdose Death Leads to Three Arrests
Two Cookeville Men Arrested, Charged in Joint Drug Investigation
PUTNAM COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Drug Investigation Division, High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force, and Cookeville Police Department has resulted in the arrest of two Cookeville men. In January, after receiving an online tip, the agencies began investigating allegations of illegal drug sales in … Continue reading Two Cookeville Men Arrested, Charged in Joint Drug Investigation
North Carolina Man Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Assault in Bristol Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation
SULLIVAN COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a North Carolina man in connection to an officer-involved shooting that occurred last month. On January 10th, at the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI special agents began investigating the circumstances … Continue reading North Carolina Man Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Assault in Bristol Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation
Crossville Man Faces Aggravated Assault Charge In Cumberland County Shooting
CROSSVILLE – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, and Fairfield Glade Police Department into a shooting Sunday has resulted in the arrest of a Crossville man. On February 16th, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, authorities began investigating a shooting incident that occurred … Continue reading Crossville Man Faces Aggravated Assault Charge In Cumberland County Shooting
Former Police Officer Indicted, Charged In Statutory Rape Investigaton
MONROE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a now-former Tellico Plains police officer. In April 2025, at the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving Tellico Plains Police Officer Clayton Foxx (DOB 02/16/2001). During … Continue reading Former Police Officer Indicted, Charged In Statutory Rape Investigaton
Former Scott County EMA Director Indicted, Charged with Sexual Battery
SCOTT COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of the former director of the Scott County Emergency Management Agency (EMA). In August, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating an allegation of misconduct involving former Scott EMA … Continue reading Former Scott County EMA Director Indicted, Charged with Sexual Battery
Rogersville Man Indicted, Accused of Stealing Thousands from Agriculture Ehancement Program
HAWKINS COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Rogersville man on theft and forgery charges. In November, at the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI agents began investigating allegations that Jerry Clinton Lawson (DOB: 06/22/72) fraudulently obtained funding from … Continue reading Rogersville Man Indicted, Accused of Stealing Thousands from Agriculture Ehancement Program
Nashville Man Arrested, Charged in Joint Drug Investigation
PUTNAM COUNTY – A months long joint investigation by special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Drug Investigation Division, High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force, Cookeville Police Department, Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, Overton Police Department, Livingston Police Department, and Pickett County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Nashville man … Continue reading Nashville Man Arrested, Charged in Joint Drug Investigation
