OVERTON COUNTY – A joint investigation involving special agents from the TBI’s Internet Crimes Against Children Squad, the Overton County Sheriff’s Department, and the Livingston Police Department has resulted in the arrest of two Livingston men. In July, special agents began an investigation regarding the sexual exploitation of a minor after receiving a tip from the … Continue reading Two Livingston Men Charged in TBI CSAM Investigation
Former Utility Cooperative Employee Indicted, Charged with Theft
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Appalachian Electric Cooperative employee. In February 2024, at the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving William Robert Gass. During the course of the investigation, agents learned that … Continue reading Former Utility Cooperative Employee Indicted, Charged with Theft
TBI Agents Investigating Henderson County Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATE (8/11/25, 10:45 PM CT): The individual who died as a result of this incident has been identified as Jason Corey Kilzer (DOB 2/26/81). At the request of 26th Judicial District Attorney General Jody Pickens, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of a Friday morning fatal shooting in Reagan involving the United States Marshals … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Henderson County Officer-Involved Shooting
McKenzie Man Arrested, Charged in Joint Drug Investigation
CARROLL COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents assigned to the TBI’s Drug Investigation Division and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a McKenzie man. The agencies began investigating six months ago, to target individuals actively distributing methamphetamine and illegal narcotics in the Carroll County area. Authorities developed information … Continue reading McKenzie Man Arrested, Charged in Joint Drug Investigation
Jamestown Man Arrested, Charged with Violation of the Sex Offender Registry
FENTRESS COUNTY – Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force have arrested and charged a Jamestown man with violating the Sex Offender Registry. In July, agents received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, concerning child sexual abuse material being distributed on Kik. … Continue reading Jamestown Man Arrested, Charged with Violation of the Sex Offender Registry
Livingston Man Arrested, Charged with 1st Degree Murder and Abuse of a Corpse
OVERTON COUNTY – A joint investigation by the Overton County Sheriff’s Department and special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a man in connection to an ongoing homicide investigation. On July 31st, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI special agents began investigating the discovery … Continue reading Livingston Man Arrested, Charged with 1st Degree Murder and Abuse of a Corpse
Four Arrested in Johnson City Undercover Operation
JOHNSON CITY – An undercover investigation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit and the Johnson City Police Department’s Special Victims Unit has resulted in the arrest of four people connected to two businesses. Agents and detectives began investigating two Johnson City businesses after receiving a citizen complaint through the Tennessee Human Trafficking … Continue reading Four Arrested in Johnson City Undercover Operation
Newport Man Indicted, Charged with Rape
COCKE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Newport man on a charge of rape. At the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI began investigating allegations of sexual assault involving John Shropshire (DOB: 1/12/00). During the course of … Continue reading Newport Man Indicted, Charged with Rape
Third Person Charged in Connection to Tiptonville Quadruple Murder
UPDATE (9/3/25, 10:50 AM CT): At the request of 26th Judicial District Attorney General Jody Pickens this investigation was predicated based upon the TBI fugitive investigation into Austin Drummond. During the course of that investigation, focused on Drummond’s time as a fugitive in Madison County and any related crimes that may have occurred during the search, … Continue reading Third Person Charged in Connection to Tiptonville Quadruple Murder
Jackson Man Charged with Accessory After the Fact to 1st Degree Murder in Austin Drummond case
UPDATE (9/3/25, 10:50 AM CT): At the request of 26th Judicial District Attorney General Jody Pickens this investigation was predicated based upon the TBI fugitive investigation into Austin Drummond. During the course of that investigation, focused on Drummond’s time as a fugitive in Madison County and any related crimes that may have occurred during the search, … Continue reading Jackson Man Charged with Accessory After the Fact to 1st Degree Murder in Austin Drummond case
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