HARTSVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Hartsville man on charges of first degree murder and attempted first degree murder. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, on March 31st, TBI Special Agents joined deputies with the Trousdale County … Continue reading Trousdale County Man Charged in Weekend Homicide
Two Men Indicted on Charges of Solicitation of a Minor
JACKSON – An undercover operation conducted by the Human Trafficking Unit of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Jackson-Madison County Metro Narcotics Unit has resulted in the indictment and arrest of two men in a targeted effort to identify individuals attempting to purchase illicit sex from minors. In October of 2018, a female TBI … Continue reading Two Men Indicted on Charges of Solicitation of a Minor
Kingsport Man Arrested for a Second Time in Ongoing Human Trafficking Investigation
KINGSPORT – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested a Kingsport man for a second time as part of an ongoing human trafficking investigation. Earlier this year, TBI Agents began investigating Zachery Felton (DOB 4/14/85) after he was arrested during a joint undercover human trafficking operation with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. … Continue reading Kingsport Man Arrested for a Second Time in Ongoing Human Trafficking Investigation
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in LaFollette
Updated 04/02 at 6:35 p.m. ET: The deceased individual has been identified as Lianna Renee London (DOB 10/03/90), of Jacksboro, TN. At the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday morning in LaFollette. Preliminary information indicates that just before 7:00 … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in LaFollette
Joint Investigation, Public Assistance Plea, Yields West Tennessee Homicide Arrest
BUENA VISTA – A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Huntingdon man in connection to a Friday evening homicide. On Friday, authorities found the body of James Dale Kelly (DOB: 7/19/1999), with an apparent gunshot wound, at a home in … Continue reading Joint Investigation, Public Assistance Plea, Yields West Tennessee Homicide Arrest
Former Police Officer Indicted Following TBI Misconduct Case
DECATUR – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a former police officer accused of misconduct while on duty. On February 22nd, at the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI Agents began investigating a December 1, 2018 incident involving Eobard Thawne, who was then an officer for … Continue reading Former Police Officer Indicted Following TBI Misconduct Case
Authorities Seeking Public’s Assistance in West Tennessee Homicide
BUENA VISTA – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in an ongoing homicide investigation. On Friday evening, authorities found the body of James Dale Kelly (DOB: 07/19/1999), with an apparent gunshot wound, at a home in the 7000 block of Buena Vista Road. During the … Continue reading Authorities Seeking Public’s Assistance in West Tennessee Homicide
Pikeville Woman Charged with Bribery
BLEDSOE COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Pikeville woman on bribery charges. At the request of 12th District Attorney General Mike Taylor, in November 2018, TBI Agents and investigators with the District Attorney’s office began investigating Sonya Nale on … Continue reading Pikeville Woman Charged with Bribery
Five Arrested on Numerous Charges in Hardeman County Homicide
MIDDLETON – In a joint investigation with the Hardeman County Sheriff’s Department, Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested five individuals on multiple charges in relations to a homicide in Middleton. At the request of 25th District Attorney General Mark Davidson, on March 22nd, TBI Agents joined Hardeman County deputies in investigating … Continue reading Five Arrested on Numerous Charges in Hardeman County Homicide
Henry County Man Charged in Big Sandy Homicide
BIG SANDY – A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Big Sandy Police Department and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office into an apparent stabbing death in Big Sandy has resulted in the arrest of a man from the Town of Henry. At the request of 24th District Attorney General Matt Stowe, TBI … Continue reading Henry County Man Charged in Big Sandy Homicide
