Murfreesboro Man Arrested in TBI Child Pornography Investigation

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested a Murfreesboro man in connection to an ongoing child pornography investigation. In June, TBI Agents received an investigative lead from the Knoxville Police Department. During the course of the investigation, Agents executed a search warrant at the Murfreesboro home of Mark Brantley Neal … Continue reading Murfreesboro Man Arrested in TBI Child Pornography Investigation

Sumner Man Nabbed in TBI Sting, Accused of Trying to Lure Underage Girl for Sex

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested a Hendersonville man accused of trying to use social media to find an underage female for the purpose of sex. On August 18th, while working in an undercover capacity, TBI Agents responded to an online ad posted by Randall Todd Soulliere indicating he … Continue reading Sumner Man Nabbed in TBI Sting, Accused of Trying to Lure Underage Girl for Sex

Summertown Man Arrested, Charged with Homicide in Ex-Girlfriend’s Death

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside authorities from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office and the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department, have arrested a Summertown man and charged him with Criminal Homicide in connection to the death of his former girlfriend. At the request of 21st District Attorney General Kim Helper, … Continue reading Summertown Man Arrested, Charged with Homicide in Ex-Girlfriend’s Death

TBI Announces Job Openings for Five Positions

TBI JOB OPENING CJIS SUPPORT SPECIALIST CJIS SUPPORT CENTER, KNOXVILLE FIELD OFFICE JOB DUTIES Responsible for reviewing crime incident data at law enforcement agencies and colleges/universities in East Tennessee for accuracy and completeness. Prepares written reports after each review and ensures all required steps are completed for each agency’s audit. May also assist with audits … Continue reading TBI Announces Job Openings for Five Positions

Murfreesboro Man Charged with Solicitation of a Minor

NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Rutherford County man charged with solicitation of a minor. On August 14th, while working in an undercover capacity, TBI Agents responded to an advertisement on a social media website posted by an individual indicating he … Continue reading Murfreesboro Man Charged with Solicitation of a Minor

TBI’s Top Ten Fugitive Wanted on Kidnapping, Trafficking Charges Arrested in Kentucky

NASHVILLE – A woman who was added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Top Ten Most Wanted list this week was arrested Friday night in Ashland, Kentucky. Crystal Bradshaw was arrested without incident at an apartment at 1716 Ester Avenue in Ashland. The arrest was a joint effort between Special Agents with the TBI, troopers … Continue reading TBI’s Top Ten Fugitive Wanted on Kidnapping, Trafficking Charges Arrested in Kentucky

Endangered Child from Clarksville Recovered in Mexico, Returned to U.S.

NASHVILLE – A joint investigation involving the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Marshals Service and the Clarksville Police Department has resulted in the recovery of a 9-year-old boy who was taken from Clarksville earlier this year. Christopher Ponce was the subject of an Endangered Child Alert issued February 27th, after he was taken by … Continue reading Endangered Child from Clarksville Recovered in Mexico, Returned to U.S.

Fayetteville Police Officer Arrested on Theft Charge

NASHVILLE – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested a Fayetteville police officer accused of theft. At the request of 17th District Attorney General Robert Carter, Special Agents began investigating 43-year-old Richard Steelman on August 11th. During the course of the investigation, Agents discovered that Steelman, who is an officer with the … Continue reading Fayetteville Police Officer Arrested on Theft Charge

TBI Case Yields Charge for Former Jail Officer Accused of Having Sexual Contact with Inmate

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a former county corrections officer accused of engaging in sexual contact with an inmate. At the request of 22nd District Attorney General Brent Cooper, TBI Special Agents began investigating Christopher Glenn Springer on December 8, 2014. During the course of … Continue reading TBI Case Yields Charge for Former Jail Officer Accused of Having Sexual Contact with Inmate

TBI Case Yields Theft Charge for Woman Accused of Stealing More Than $340K from Ailing Friend

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a Lebanon woman accused of misusing her position as a friend’s Power of Attorney for financial benefit. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, TBI Special Agents began investigating Debra Lynne Lamberson on March 30th. During the … Continue reading TBI Case Yields Theft Charge for Woman Accused of Stealing More Than $340K from Ailing Friend