Three Charged in Bluff City Election Investigation

JOHNSON CITY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in three Bluff City residents being charged with violating an election law. On June 19th, at the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI Special Agents began investigating reports of election law violations that occurred during the … Continue reading Three Charged in Bluff City Election Investigation

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Jellico

At the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday morning in Jellico, Tennessee. Preliminary information indicates that just after 5:30 AM, a male subject showed up at the Jellico Police Department and pointed a gun at a dispatcher. … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Jellico

Joint Investigation Results in Four Arrests, Seizure of Drugs, Cash, Weapons

KNOXVILLE – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Union County Sheriff’s Office, Maynardville Police Department, Knoxville Police Department, 4th Judicial District Drug Task Force, 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration has resulted in four arrests and the seizure of a substantial amount of marijuana and … Continue reading Joint Investigation Results in Four Arrests, Seizure of Drugs, Cash, Weapons

Winfield Man Indicted in Child Pornography Investigation

KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Winfield man on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor. In December 2015, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Special Agents began investigating information obtained from the Harriman Police Department … Continue reading Winfield Man Indicted in Child Pornography Investigation

Maryville Man Indicted, Accused of Threatening Judge

KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Maryville man accused of threatening the life of a judge. On August 8th, at the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI Special Agents began investigating threats made against a Grainger County judge. … Continue reading Maryville Man Indicted, Accused of Threatening Judge

TBI Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive in Custody in Indiana

  NASHVILLE – A man who was added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Top 10 Most Wanted list in July is now in custody, after being arrested today in Indiana. Bradford (DOB 3-19-79) had been wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to face a charge of Conspiracy … Continue reading TBI Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive in Custody in Indiana

Joint Law Enforcement Efforts Yields Charges in 8-Month Methamphetamine Case

COOKEVILLE – Partner law enforcement agencies from across the Upper Cumberland region have worked together to secure charges for 12 individuals in connection to an eight-month investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine in several counties. Authorities from the Cookeville Police Department, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, the Crossville Police Department, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, … Continue reading Joint Law Enforcement Efforts Yields Charges in 8-Month Methamphetamine Case

9 Men Facing Felony Charges as a Result of Kingsport Human Trafficking Operation

NOTE: This release has changed from its previous version. Updated 10/25/17 at 7:25 p.m. ET: Bradley Mark Poston turned himself into the Sullivan County Jail this evening. Poston was the only individual indicted as part of the Kingsport operation who had not been arrested. Additional information, including a booking photo, is below. JOHNSON CITY – … Continue reading 9 Men Facing Felony Charges as a Result of Kingsport Human Trafficking Operation

TBI Special Agents Investigating Cocke County Officer-Involved Shooting

Updated  9:15 a.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Carmen William Rongione (DOB 8/29/75), of Cosby, TN. At the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday evening in Cocke County. Preliminary information indicates that just after 7:30 PM, … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Cocke County Officer-Involved Shooting

Man Charged in 2016 Homicide Case in Marion County

CHATTANOOGA – In a collaborative investigation with the Chattanooga Police Department, Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment charging a man in connection to a homicide in late 2016. At the request of 12th District Attorney General Michael Taylor, TBI Agents opened an investigation into the death of Bradley Aaron … Continue reading Man Charged in 2016 Homicide Case in Marion County