KINGSPORT – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Kingsport man in connection to an officer-involved shooting that occurred last month. At the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI Special Agents began investigating an officer-involved shooting incident that occurred on April 17th … Continue reading Kingsport Man Facing Charges in Officer-Involved Shooting Incident
TBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting Involving Coopertown Police Officer
UPDATED 2:00 p.m. 5/29/19 to include identity of the driver. At the request of 19th District Attorney General John Carney, TBI Agents continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday night in Montgomery County involving an officer with the Coopertown Police Department. Preliminary information indicates the incident began when an officer … Continue reading TBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting Involving Coopertown Police Officer
Clay County Man Charged with Theft from Bank
CELINA – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Celina man who is charged with stealing from his place of employment. At the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI Agents joined investigators with the District Attorney’s office in investigating a theft … Continue reading Clay County Man Charged with Theft from Bank
Two Charged in Meigs County Homicide Following Joint Investigation
DECATUR – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and multiple East Tennessee law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of two people who face charges in connection to last week’s homicide of a Decatur man. At the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson, on May 15th, … Continue reading Two Charged in Meigs County Homicide Following Joint Investigation
TBI Investigating McMinn County Use-Of-Force Incident
At the request of 10th District Attorney General Stephen Crump, TBI Agents continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding an exchange of gunfire between officers and a subject in McMinn County during a foot pursuit early this morning. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred late Monday night at a location near 125 County Road 67 in … Continue reading TBI Investigating McMinn County Use-Of-Force Incident
Eagleville Woman Indicted on Theft Charge
WILLIAMSON COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of an Eagleville woman charged with stealing from her former employer. At the request of 21st District Attorney General Kim Helper, TBI Agents began investigating Deborah Moates, who had been a bookkeeper for a software business … Continue reading Eagleville Woman Indicted on Theft Charge
TBI Releases Annual ‘Crime in Tennessee’ Report
2018 DATA SHOWS OVERALL DECREASE IN REPORTED CRIME ACROSS THE STATE NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its 2018 ‘Crime in Tennessee’ report, which details the volume and nature of criminal across the state. The report utilizes data submitted to the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the findings in this … Continue reading TBI Releases Annual ‘Crime in Tennessee’ Report
Michael Cummins Arrested, Charged in Sumner County Slayings
SUMNER COUNTY – An investigation the TBI and the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Westmoreland Police Department, the Gallatin Police Department, the Portland Police Department, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol has resulted in the arrest of a man charged in connection to the murder of seven people and critical injuries to … Continue reading Michael Cummins Arrested, Charged in Sumner County Slayings
New Market Police Officer Arrested, Charged with Solicitation of a Minor
NEW MARKET – A joint investigation with Special Agents from the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and investigators with multiple East Tennessee law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of a New Market police officer for arranging to have sexual activity with a minor. At the request of 4th District … Continue reading New Market Police Officer Arrested, Charged with Solicitation of a Minor
Kingsport Woman Indicted, Accused of Falsely Reporting Sexual Assault
SULLIVAN COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a Kingsport woman accused of falsely reporting a sexual assault incident. In January, at the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI Special Agents began investigating an allegation of sexual assault against a corrections … Continue reading Kingsport Woman Indicted, Accused of Falsely Reporting Sexual Assault
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