Bedford County Woman Indicted, Arrested for Arson

NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Tennessee Fire Investigation Service has resulted in the indictment, arrest of Martha Vincion for Arson. On July 19th, TBI began an investigation into the July 18th fire that occurred at the residence located at 1454 Cedar Grove Road, Chapel Hill, TN. … Continue reading Bedford County Woman Indicted, Arrested for Arson

Metro-Nashville Fire Department Captain Arrested for Arson

NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Tennessee Fire Investigation Service has resulted in the indictment, arrest of Jeffrey Neely, a Captain with the Metro-Nashville Fire Department, on Arson and Insurance Fraud charges. On September 7, 2016, TBI began an investigation into the September 5, 2016 fire that occurred … Continue reading Metro-Nashville Fire Department Captain Arrested for Arson

Man Indicted, Arrested for 2015 Murder in Ripley, TN

JACKSON – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Ripley Police Department has resulted in the indictment, arrest of Jessie Somerville for First Degree Murder and Felony Reckless Endangerment. In November 2015, at the request of then 25th District Attorney General Michael Dunavant, TBI began an investigation into the homicide … Continue reading Man Indicted, Arrested for 2015 Murder in Ripley, TN

Sumner County Officer Involved Shooting

Updated at 3:01pm CST: John Kimball, DOB 1/28/1988 of Trousdale County, the individual involved in the officer involved shooting, is in stable condition an area hospital. Updated at 9:15am CST: The suspect has been identified as John Kimball. The suspect is still recovering from his wounds at an area hospital. TBI Agents serve as fact-finders in these … Continue reading Sumner County Officer Involved Shooting

TBI Issues Public Warning Following Troubling Lab Submissions

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Drug Investigation Division (DID) is urging public caution, especially among recreational drug users, following recent evidence submissions to two TBI crime laboratories. Several sample of cocaine, submitted by law enforcement agencies in Middle and East Tennessee in recent months, also tested positive for fentanyl, a powerful, narcotic painkiller, … Continue reading TBI Issues Public Warning Following Troubling Lab Submissions

Two Men Plead Guilty to Multiple Counts for First Degree Murder

MEMPHIS – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in two individuals pleading guilty on multiple counts of First Degree Murder and other charges. On July 30th, at the request of then 25th District Attorney General Michael Dunavant, TBI Agents began an investigation into the double homicide that occurred … Continue reading Two Men Plead Guilty to Multiple Counts for First Degree Murder

Memphis Woman Indicted, Arrested for Aggravated Assault

MEMPHIS – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of Crystal Butler of Memphis, TN. At the request of 30th District Attorney General Amy Weirich, TBI Agents began an investigation into an August 21st incident involving Crystal Butler, DOB 3/21/1986, of Memphis, TN. The investigation resulted … Continue reading Memphis Woman Indicted, Arrested for Aggravated Assault

Former McNairy County Prosecutor Indicted

JACKSON – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of former McNairy County Assistant District Attorney Bobby Gray. At the request of then 25th District Attorney General Michael Dunavant, TBI Agents began an investigation into the activities of Bobby Gene Gray, DOB 2/24/1960, of Adamsville, TN. … Continue reading Former McNairy County Prosecutor Indicted

Twelve Law Enforcement Officers Graduate from TBI State Academy

  NASHVILLE – Twelve local law enforcement officers from across the state are new graduates of the TBI State Academy. The Academy was created as a professional and specialized training ground for Tennessee law enforcement officers who desire the opportunity to expand their education and training in the criminal justice field. Through the six-week course, … Continue reading Twelve Law Enforcement Officers Graduate from TBI State Academy

Madison County Man Indicted, Arrested on Multiple Human Trafficking Charges

JACKSON – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the indictment and arrest of an individual charged with multiple human trafficking charges. As a result of a Grand Jury indictment, Randall Ray “T-Bone” Ward, DOB 9/19/1965, of Jackson, TN was arrested … Continue reading Madison County Man Indicted, Arrested on Multiple Human Trafficking Charges