KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a Newport woman accused of falsely reporting sexual abuse involving a child. In February, at the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI Special Agents began investigating allegations of child sexual abuse made by Lorinda Gail … Continue reading Newport Woman Indicted, Accused of Filing a False Report
Kingsport Couple Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ List
JOHNSON CITY – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has two new additions to its ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list: Jarret Cole Heitmann and Makayla Danielle Stilwell. Heitmann (DOB 6-30-92) and Stilwell (DOB 4-6-95) are wanted by the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office and the TBI in connection with a robbery and shooting incident that occurred on … Continue reading Kingsport Couple Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ List
We’re Hiring! TBI Job Openings Announced in Knoxville Crime Lab
TBI SPECIAL AGENT-FORENSIC SCIENTIST 1 KNOXVILLE CRIME LAB A total of 2 vacancies are available in the following units: Unit Number of Vacancies Toxicology 1 Forensic Chemistry 1 JOB DUTIES Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and preparing technical laboratory reports describing the results of … Continue reading We’re Hiring! TBI Job Openings Announced in Knoxville Crime Lab
Four Indicted in Marion County on Various Charges
CHATTANOOGA – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of four individuals, after they were indicted this week. At the request of 12th District Attorney General Michael Taylor, on April 28, 2016, TBI Special Agents joined investigators with the … Continue reading Four Indicted in Marion County on Various Charges
Joint Investigation Results in Indictment of Whitwell Police Chief
CHATTANOOGA – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the indictment of the Whitwell Police Chief on multiple charges, including tampering with evidence, theft of property and official misconduct. At the request of 12th District Attorney General Michael Taylor, on … Continue reading Joint Investigation Results in Indictment of Whitwell Police Chief
Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in Claiborne County
KNOXVILLE – A man who was added to the TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list Monday is now in custody. David DeWayne Evans, Jr. was captured this afternoon. Evans (DOB 8-19-85) was wanted by the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for Attempted Second Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly … Continue reading Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in Claiborne County
Kentucky Man Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ List
KNOXVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to its ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list: David DeWayne Evans, Jr. Evans (DOB 8-19-85) is wanted by the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for Attempted Second Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Felony Evading and Possession of … Continue reading Kentucky Man Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ List
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Scott County
Updated 5/27/17 at 2:33 p.m.: The deceased individual has been identified as Ron Harlan Lewallen, DOB: 12/7/86, from Dalton, GA. 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 Saturday morning in Oneida. Preliminary information indicates that just before … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Scott County
Former Police Chief, Officer Nabbed in TBI Extortion Case
CHATTANOOGA – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for two former sworn employees of the Calhoun Police Department. At the request of 10th District Attorney General Stephen Crump, TBI Agents began investigating Julie Tanksley (DOB 3-25-74) and Charles Godsey (7-23-70) on April 8, 2015. During the course of the investigation, … Continue reading Former Police Chief, Officer Nabbed in TBI Extortion Case
TBI Agents Investigating Carter County Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 1st District Attorney General Tony Clark, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday evening just inside the Johnson City limits. Preliminary information indicates that just before 7:30 EST, deputies with the Carter County Sheriff’s Office spotted an individual traveling along Highway 67 in Elizabethton that was … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Carter County Officer-Involved Shooting
