NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in an indictment for a former sheriff’s detective in Stewart County in connection to the December suicide of his acquaintance. On December 2nd, at the request of 23rd District Attorney General Ray Crouch, TBI Special Agents began investigating the shooting … Continue reading Former Sheriff’s Detective Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct
Joint Investigation Yields Arrest in White County Homicide
SPARTA – A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the White County Sheriff’s Department, and the office of the 13th District Attorney General has resulted in the arrest of a woman in connection to the death of her husband. Sunday morning, at the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI Agents joined … Continue reading Joint Investigation Yields Arrest in White County Homicide
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Lawrenceburg
Updated 6/30 at 6:05 a.m. CT: The deceased individual has been identified as Randy Thomas Groom (DOB 6/4/85), of Lawrenceburg. At the request of 22nd District Attorney General Brent Cooper, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Friday evening in Lawrenceburg. Preliminary information indicates that officers with the Lawrenceburg … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Lawrenceburg
Two Face Murder Charges in Smith County Double Homicide
NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of two men who are charged in a Smith County double homicide that occurred earlier this year. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, on April 26th, Agents joined investigators with the … Continue reading Two Face Murder Charges in Smith County Double Homicide
Escapee Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ List
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to its ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list: Joseph Ray Perkins, of Vance, Alabama. Perkins is wanted by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, the Tennessee Highway Patrol, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to face charges including Reckless Endangerment with a Deadly Weapon, Felony Escape, … Continue reading Escapee Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ List
Kentucky Man Charged in Campbell County Arson Case
KNOXVILLE – A joint investigation has led to the indictment of a Kentucky man in connection to a fire that occurred in Campbell County earlier this year. On April 3rd, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Special Agents joined Tennessee Fire Investigative Services and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office in … Continue reading Kentucky Man Charged in Campbell County Arson Case
Attempted Murder Suspect Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ List
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to its ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list: James Michael Smith, of Knoxville. Smith (DOB 1-30-78) is wanted by the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office and TBI to face charges of Attempted First Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Especially Aggravated Child Abuse, in connection to an … Continue reading Attempted Murder Suspect Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ List
Jail Escapee, Convicted Child Rapist, Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to its ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list: Joel Ernest Blanton. Blanton (DOB 2-10-81) is wanted by the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department and the TBI after escaping from the Van Buren County Jail at approximately 1:00 AM today. On April 17th, Blanton was found … Continue reading Jail Escapee, Convicted Child Rapist, Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’
Etowah Teen Charged with Murder in 2017 Case Following Joint Investigation
CHATTANOOGA – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Etowah Police Department and the 10th District Attorney General’s Office has resulted in the arrest of an Etowah teen, who has been charged with the murder of a female teenager that occurred last year. On July 1, 2017, TBI Agents … Continue reading Etowah Teen Charged with Murder in 2017 Case Following Joint Investigation
Former Dickson County Clerk Charged with Theft
NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a White Bluff woman on a theft charge. At the request of 23rd District Attorney General Ray Crouch, on March 19th, TBI Special Agents began investigating a report of theft from the Dickson County Circuit Court … Continue reading Former Dickson County Clerk Charged with Theft
