UPDATED: 6:30 PM EST, January 18, 2017 At the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday evening in Kingsport. Preliminary information indicates that two troopers with the Tennessee Highway Patrol observed a vehicle headed westbound on Interstate 26 traveling above … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Sullivan County
Union County Woman Indicted on Solicitation and Sexual Exploitation Charges
KNOXVILLE –An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a Maynardville woman in a sexual exploitation case involving juvenile males. In October 2016, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Special Agents began investigating Tonya Suzette Raper. The investigation revealed that Raper, … Continue reading Union County Woman Indicted on Solicitation and Sexual Exploitation Charges
Joint Investigation Leads to Charges in Sullivan County Drug Conspiracy Case
JOHNSON CITY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the 2nd Judicial Drug Task Force has led to the indictment of three Kingsport residents accused in a multi-jurisdictional conspiracy to obtain and distribute prescription medications. In June 2015, at the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI … Continue reading Joint Investigation Leads to Charges in Sullivan County Drug Conspiracy Case
TBI Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Subjects Responsible for Sevierville Murder
KNOXVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Sevierville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in an ongoing homicide investigation that occurred in December 2015. At the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI Special Agents, working alongside detectives with the Sevierville Police Department, continue to investigate the homicide of 71-year-old … Continue reading TBI Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Subjects Responsible for Sevierville Murder
New Billboards Launch in TBI’s Ongoing Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign
NASHVILLE – Beginning today, drivers on major roads across the state of Tennessee will see a set of new billboards as part of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s efforts to address the issue of human trafficking. The billboards, part of the agency’s ongoing ‘IT Has To Stop’ campaign, are designed to encourage people to visit … Continue reading New Billboards Launch in TBI’s Ongoing Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign
TBI Agents Investigating Franklin County Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 12th District Attorney General Michael Taylor, TBI Special Agents continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting this afternoon in Franklin County. Preliminary information indicates the incident began shortly before 2 o'clock this afternoon, when authorities received, via 911, a troubling call from an individual, identified as Randy Wayne Cole … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Franklin County Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI Seeks Public’s Assistance in Washington County Death Investigation
JOHNSON CITY – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in a homicide investigation that began on Christmas Eve. At the request of 1st District Attorney General Tony Clark, TBI Special Agents are working alongside detectives with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the … Continue reading TBI Seeks Public’s Assistance in Washington County Death Investigation
Woman Indicted in East Tennessee Healthcare Fraud Scheme
KNOXVILLE – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a woman in connection with a case involving healthcare fraud at a former medical practice in Knoxville. In August 2009, TBI Special Agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit received information pertaining to healthcare fraud and the illegal distribution of narcotics … Continue reading Woman Indicted in East Tennessee Healthcare Fraud Scheme
Former Corrections Officers Charged with Official Misconduct
CHATTANOOGA – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of three former Bradley County corrections officers on charges of official misconduct. At the request of 10th District Attorney General Steve Crump, on September 18th, TBI Special Agents began investigating the in-custody death of inmate Ralph Nelms … Continue reading Former Corrections Officers Charged with Official Misconduct
Knoxville Man Indicted on Child Rape Charges
COOKEVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Knoxville man in connection with a child rape case. In February, at the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI Special Agents began investigating Jacob Alexander Tate on allegations of sexual misconduct involving … Continue reading Knoxville Man Indicted on Child Rape Charges
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