NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to the state’s Top Ten Most Wanted list, Edward William Tarras, Jr. of La Vergne, TN. Tarras is wanted by the Smyrna Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation after failing to appear in court last Friday, where he faced almost two dozen … Continue reading Rutherford County Man Latest Addition to TBI Top Ten List
TBI Launches New Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation officially launched a new outreach to raise awareness of human trafficking in Tennessee. The campaign, titled “IT Has To Stop,” hopes to increase awareness of human trafficking in Tennessee and beyond. The centerpiece of the campaign, ITHasToStop.com, features information, current research and statistics, video, important contacts, and … Continue reading TBI Launches New Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking
Carthage Man Arrested, Accused of Misleading Investigators in TBI Assault Case
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has arrested and charged a Carthage man accused of shooting a man and then misleading investigators about his involvement in the incident. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, and with the assistance of the Carthage Police Department and Smith County Sheriff’s Department, TBI Special … Continue reading Carthage Man Arrested, Accused of Misleading Investigators in TBI Assault Case
Rutherford County Inmate Faces Additional Charge
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained an indictment for a Rutherford County jail inmate, charging him with aggravated perjury. At the request of the 16th District Attorney General William Whitesell, TBI Special Agents investigated statements made by 23-year-old Kareem Wiggins during a hearing for his probation revocation. On May 14, 2014, Wiggins, … Continue reading Rutherford County Inmate Faces Additional Charge
Clarksville Man Indicted in Attack of Robertson County Woman
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained indictments for a Clarksville man accused of entering a Millersville woman’s trailer and robbing and attacking her in June. At the request of the 19th District Attorney General John Carney, TBI Special Agents, along with officers from the Millersville Police Department, the Goodlettsville Police Department and … Continue reading Clarksville Man Indicted in Attack of Robertson County Woman
Former Teacher Accused of Misusing School Funds in TBI Theft Case
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained indictments for a former Humphreys County teacher accused of using a school-issued credit card for her personal benefit. At the request of 23rd District Attorney General Dan Alsobrooks, TBI Special Agents began investigating Heather Wardlaw on November 26, 2013. During the course of the investigation, and … Continue reading Former Teacher Accused of Misusing School Funds in TBI Theft Case
Recent Top Ten Female Fugitive Captured in Marshall County
NASHVILLE- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s recent fugitive was captured today, Lesandru Deniesh Webster of Columbia, TN. A couple of hours ago, Webster was located by agents of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, deputies of the U.S. Marshals Service, detectives of the Lewisburg Police Department and officers of the Columbia Police Department. Based on a tip … Continue reading Recent Top Ten Female Fugitive Captured in Marshall County
TBI Arrests, Charges Springfield Man in Worthless Check Case
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Springfield man accused of passing worthless checks to buy a boat. At the request of 23rd District Attorney General Dan Alsobrooks, TBI Special Agents began investigating Jimmy Scott Chambers on July 7th. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed information that, on March 29th, … Continue reading TBI Arrests, Charges Springfield Man in Worthless Check Case
Prisoner Charged in Murder & Attempted Murder of Fellow Inmates
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained indictments for a prisoner accused of killing a fellow inmate and injuring another in a gang-related attack. On September 1st, at the request of 22nd District Attorney General Mike Bottoms, TBI Special Agents began investigating an incident at South Central Correctional Facility in Clifton. During a … Continue reading Prisoner Charged in Murder & Attempted Murder of Fellow Inmates
TBI Case Leads to Murder Charge for Prisoner Accused of Killing Cellmate
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained an indictment for an inmate accused of killing his cellmate at a Wayne County prison. At the request of 22nd District Attorney General Mike Bottoms, TBI Agents, along with the Tennessee Department of Correction, began investigating the death of 43-year-old Jeffery T. Sills on March 28th. … Continue reading TBI Case Leads to Murder Charge for Prisoner Accused of Killing Cellmate
