JOHNSON CITY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a now former corrections officer on charges related to bringing contraband into the Hancock County Jail. In December, at the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI Special Agents began investigating allegations involving … Continue reading Former Corrections Officer Indicted, Charged with Bringing Contraband into East Tennessee Jail
Former Sheriff’s Deputy Indicted, Charged Following Arrest-Related Assault
NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a now former deputy of the Hickman County Sheriff’s Office who stands accused of assaulting an arrestee last year. On July 6, 2018, at the request of 21st District Attorney General Kim Helper, TBI Agents began investigating an incident, shortly after … Continue reading Former Sheriff’s Deputy Indicted, Charged Following Arrest-Related Assault
Two Men Arrested, Charged in Ongoing Human Trafficking Investigation
Updated 11/20/20 at 3:00 p.m. – On 11/13/20, the Knox County Grand Jury indicted Zachery Felton on a second charge in connection to this investigation. In addition to Promoting Prostitution, he was indicted on one count of Trafficking for Commercial Sex. On 11/18/20, Felton was arrested in Kingsport and transported back to Knoxville. He was … Continue reading Two Men Arrested, Charged in Ongoing Human Trafficking Investigation
TBI Agents, Forensic Scientists Investigating Shelby County Officer-Involved Shooting
Updated 8:55 a.m. CT 2/8: The deceased individual has been identified as Jason Matthew Hill, DOB 06/07/1978. At the request of 30th District Attorney General Amy Weirich, and per the Memorandum of Understanding between her office, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, TBI Special Agents and Forensic Scientists continue to … Continue reading TBI Agents, Forensic Scientists Investigating Shelby County Officer-Involved Shooting
Multi-Agency Drug Investigation Results in Arrest of Nashville Man
NASHVILLE – A joint investigation including Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Tactical Diversion Agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration, and detectives with the Metro Nashville Police Department, Murfreesboro Police Department and Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, has resulted in the arrest of a Nashville man on a drug … Continue reading Multi-Agency Drug Investigation Results in Arrest of Nashville Man
Former Youth Football Treasurer Indicted on Theft Charge
CHATTANOOGA – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Marion County woman, charged with stealing from a youth football organization. At the request of 12th District Attorney General Michael Taylor, on October 5, 2017, TBI Agents began investigating an allegation of embezzlement from a … Continue reading Former Youth Football Treasurer Indicted on Theft Charge
TBI Agents Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Rutherford County
At the request of 16th District Attorney General Jennings Jones, TBI Agents continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal officer-involved shooting Wednesday night in Rutherford County. Preliminary information indicates deputies from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a man, identified as Allon Jones (DOB 5/1/75), possibly holding family members hostage at … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Rutherford County
TBI Seeks Information in Deaths of Two Individuals in West Tennessee
Update as of 2/20: The two individuals have been identified as Robert W. Williams (DOB 02/26/1989), of Hartford, Kentucky, and Samantha Nicole Dial/Hankins (DOB 10/23/1985), of Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call 1-800-TBI-FIND. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public’s assistance in the ongoing investigation into the … Continue reading TBI Seeks Information in Deaths of Two Individuals in West Tennessee
Middle Tennessee Nurse Charged with Patient Abuse, Reckless Homicide
NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Middle Tennessee registered nurse, on charges of patient abuse and reckless homicide. In November 2018, working alongside the Vulnerable Adult Protective Investigative Team with the Davidson County District Attorney … Continue reading Middle Tennessee Nurse Charged with Patient Abuse, Reckless Homicide
TBI Investigation into Exploitation Complaints Results in Arrest of Man in Indiana
NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Technical Services Unit of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation resulted in the arrest of a man in Indiana in connection to charges he faces in Tennessee of sexual offenses against a minor. In December 2018, Agents received multiple cyber tips from the National Center for Missing … Continue reading TBI Investigation into Exploitation Complaints Results in Arrest of Man in Indiana
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