NASHVILLE – The investigation into a human trafficking ring in Middle Tennessee continues following the arrest of a Murfreesboro woman and the identification of at least a dozen victims. This fall, TBI special agents assigned to the Bureau’s Human Trafficking Unit developed information about a woman named “Yibi,” who was later identified as Yilibeth Rivero … Continue reading Joint Human Trafficking Operation Yields Key Arrest, Identification of At Least A Dozen Victims
Grundy County Woman Charged with Aggravated Arson, Cruelty to Animals
GRUNDY COUNTY – A TBI investigation into a residential fire in Grundy County in which a dog was killed has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Beersheba Springs woman. On June 14th, TBI special agent fire investigators joined the Altamont Fire Department and the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department in investigating a fire at … Continue reading Grundy County Woman Charged with Aggravated Arson, Cruelty to Animals
McMinnville Woman Charged with Stealing from Vulnerable Adult
Note: Edited to reflect correct date of birth. RUTHERFORD COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of a McMinnville woman, charged with theft and financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. As the result of a referral from Adult Protective Services, … Continue reading McMinnville Woman Charged with Stealing from Vulnerable Adult
Lewisburg Man Arrested, Charged in TBI ICAC Case
LEWISBURG – Special agents assigned to TBI’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad have arrested and charged a Lewisburg man accused of sending child sexual abuse material. On November 27th, agents received information from the Montgomery County, Texas ICAC Task Force that a man, identified as Lance Brock (DOB: 11-11-1993) used an online chat application … Continue reading Lewisburg Man Arrested, Charged in TBI ICAC Case
Tennessee Season to Remember to Honor Homicide Victims December 7
21st annual event hosted by state and local agencies at First Baptist Church in Nashville NASHVILLE – For more than two decades, state and local public safety officials, along with families of homicide victims, have gathered to honor and remember victims and survivors of homicide during the holiday season. This year will mark the state’s … Continue reading Tennessee Season to Remember to Honor Homicide Victims December 7
McMinnville Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
WARREN COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) squad, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, and the McMinnville Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a man charged with the sexual exploitation of a minor. ICAC agents received a cybertip via the National Center … Continue reading McMinnville Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Smithville Man Charged with Second Degree Murder in Drug-Related Death
DEKALB COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the indictment of a Smithville man, in connection to the drug-related death of a DeKalb County man earlier this year. On February 9th, agents joined deputies … Continue reading Smithville Man Charged with Second Degree Murder in Drug-Related Death
Cybertip Leads to Arrest on Sexual Exploitation Charges
MARSHALL COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) squad and agents with Homeland Security Investigations has resulted in the arrest of a Shelbyville man, charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. On October 5th, TBI special agents received a Cybertip from NCMEC (National Center … Continue reading Cybertip Leads to Arrest on Sexual Exploitation Charges
Two-Day Trafficking Operation in Williamson County Leads to 10 Arrests
WILLIAMSON COUNTY – An undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department, the Spring Hill Police Department, and the 21st Judicial District Attorney General’s Office has resulted in the arrest of ten men accused of seeking commercial sex from minors. Over a two-day period on November 16th … Continue reading Two-Day Trafficking Operation in Williamson County Leads to 10 Arrests
Gallatin Man Indicted, Arrested on Theft Charge
SUMNER COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into an allegation of theft has resulted in the indictment of a Gallatin man. At the request of the 18th Judicial District Attorney General Ray Whitley, in July 2021, Agents began investigating an allegation of theft by Mayolo Ochoa. Agents learned … Continue reading Gallatin Man Indicted, Arrested on Theft Charge
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