Female Parolee New to State’s Top Ten Most Wanted List

NASHVILLE-The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new fugitive on the state’s Top Ten Most Wanted list, Lesandru Deniesh Webster of Columbia, TN. Lesandru Webster AKA “Precious” is wanted by the Columbia Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) for her participation with several other individuals in a scheme using Facebook to lure … Continue reading Female Parolee New to State’s Top Ten Most Wanted List

Persistence Pays Off: TBI Nabs Four for 2005 Kidnapping & Homicide

NASHVILLE – A lengthy Tennessee Bureau of Investigation case has led to charges for four people accused in a 2005 kidnapping and homicide case in Greenbrier. At the request of 19th District Attorney General John Carney, TBI Special Agents began investigating the death of Miguel Francisco on September 7, 2005. On August 26th, authorities found … Continue reading Persistence Pays Off: TBI Nabs Four for 2005 Kidnapping & Homicide

For the 2nd Time, TBI Nabs Wilson County Man Accused of Running Investment Scheme

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has again arrested a Lebanon man accused of running a scheme to steal money from investors. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, TBI Special Agents began investigating Brad Moss on November 13, 2013. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed information, that since … Continue reading For the 2nd Time, TBI Nabs Wilson County Man Accused of Running Investment Scheme

Former Police Officer Charged in TBI Misconduct Investigation

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained indictments for a former Nolensville Police Department officer accused of misconduct. At the request of 21st District Attorney General Kim Helper, TBI Special Agents began investigating Charles Nathan Terry on April 23, 2013. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed information, that in 2012 and … Continue reading Former Police Officer Charged in TBI Misconduct Investigation

Former DHS Worker Charged in Extensive TBI SNAP Fraud Case

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained indictments for a Smith County woman and an accomplice accused of participating in a far-reaching SNAP (previously known as food stamps) fraud case. At the request of the Tennessee Department of Human Services and 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, TBI Special Agents began investigating Tracey … Continue reading Former DHS Worker Charged in Extensive TBI SNAP Fraud Case

Business Owner Charged with Theft in TBI Case, Accused of Stealing Money from Employees

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained indictments for a Charlotte, Tenn. woman accused of stealing money from the paychecks of her subcontractors. At the request of 19th District Attorney General John Carney, TBI Special Agents began investigating Sally Dawson on April 10, 2014. The 66-year-old owns Dawson & Dawson Heating and Cooling, … Continue reading Business Owner Charged with Theft in TBI Case, Accused of Stealing Money from Employees

Former Sheriff’s Captain Nabbed by TBI, Accused of Stealing Guns from Department

COOKEVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained indictments for a former Grundy County Sheriff’s Department captain accused of stealing handguns from the department’s evidence room. At the request of 12th District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor, TBI Special Agents began investigating Deke Matthew Stone on August 1, 2013. During the course of the … Continue reading Former Sheriff’s Captain Nabbed by TBI, Accused of Stealing Guns from Department

False Jail Report Leads to Charge for Cookeville Woman in TBI Case

COOKEVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained an indictment for a Putnam County woman accused of filing a false report of rape after a stay in the Putnam County Jail. At the request of 13th District Attorney General Randal York, TBI Special Agents began investigating the allegations of 19-year-old Lacee Nicole Smith on … Continue reading False Jail Report Leads to Charge for Cookeville Woman in TBI Case

TBI Arrests, Charges 15-Year-Old in Deadly Armory Shooting

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has arrested and charged a Lobelville teenager in connection to a deadly shooting at the Perry County National Guard Armory. At the request of District Attorney General Kim Helper, TBI Special Agents continue to investigate the shooting of 45-year-old Sgt. 1st Class Michael W. Braden, which occurred at … Continue reading TBI Arrests, Charges 15-Year-Old in Deadly Armory Shooting

2 Georgia Men Nabbed in TBI Human Trafficking Case

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained indictments for two Georgia men, accused of statutory rape in an ongoing TBI human trafficking investigation. On August 1, 2012, and at the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, TBI Special Agents began investigating a sex trafficking case involving a minor female victim. During … Continue reading 2 Georgia Men Nabbed in TBI Human Trafficking Case