Clinton Man Indicted, Accused of Threatening East Tennessee Judges

KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Clinton man accused of threatening three judges. In November 2016, at the request of 7th District Attorney General Dave Clark, TBI Special Agents began investigating threats made against three Anderson County judges. The investigation revealed … Continue reading Clinton Man Indicted, Accused of Threatening East Tennessee Judges

Memphis Woman Indicted, Arrested for TennCare Fraud

MEMPHIS – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of Tara Brown for TennCare Fraud. At the request of the Bureau of TennCare, Office of Program Integrity, TBI Agents began an investigation into the TennCare billing activities of Tara Brown, DOB 8/10/1988, of Memphis, TN. The … Continue reading Memphis Woman Indicted, Arrested for TennCare Fraud

Jail Escapee & TBI Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Captured

  KNOXVILLE – Only a few hours after being added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Top 10 Most Wanted list, an inmate who escaped from the Cocke County Jail is back in custody. Ezekiel Lee Thompson (DOB 5-10-92) was wanted by the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to face … Continue reading Jail Escapee & TBI Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Captured

Newport Man Added to TBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted List

KNOXVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to its Top 10 Most Wanted list: Ezekiel Lee Thompson. Thompson (DOB 5-10-92) is wanted by the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to face charges of Felony Escape, Aggravated Assault, and Reckless Endangerment. Those charges stem from an incident … Continue reading Newport Man Added to TBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted List

RIPLEY MAN ARRESTED ON VOTER FRAUD CHARGES

JACKSON – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of Rupert Rogers on voter fraud charges in connection with the November 2016 election. At the request of then 25th District Attorney General Michael Dunavant, TBI Agents began an investigation into the November 8, 2016 voting activities … Continue reading RIPLEY MAN ARRESTED ON VOTER FRAUD CHARGES

Sevierville Man Charged in Gatlinburg Murder Case

KNOXVILLE– A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Gatlinburg Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a Sevierville man, charged in connection to a homicide. On September 27th, at the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI Special Agents joined the Gatlinburg Police Department in … Continue reading Sevierville Man Charged in Gatlinburg Murder Case

Arson Suspect Indicted, Accused of Trying to Solicit Murder of Witness

COOKEVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for an inmate of the Overton County Jail who stands accused of trying to solicit the murder of a witness in his pending criminal case. On September 13th, TBI Agents began investigating Calvin Booher (DOB 2-10-78). A year ago, authorities arrested … Continue reading Arson Suspect Indicted, Accused of Trying to Solicit Murder of Witness

Woman Arrested, Accused of Pointing Gun at Police Officers

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a woman accused of pointing a gun at two police officers, resulting in an officer-involved shooting earlier this year in Robertson County. At the request of 19th District Attorney General John Carney, TBI Agents began investigating an officer-involved shooting in White … Continue reading Woman Arrested, Accused of Pointing Gun at Police Officers

Deputy Indicted, Arrested, & Fired in TBI Drug Evidence Theft Case

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a now former Smith County deputy accused of stealing drugs from the department’s evidence room. On Monday, at the request of 15th District Attorney General Tom Thompson, TBI Agents began investigating the theft of drugs from the evidence room at the … Continue reading Deputy Indicted, Arrested, & Fired in TBI Drug Evidence Theft Case

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Fairview

Updated 9:45 a.m. CT: The deceased individual has been identified as Jeffory Hughes (DOB 2/17/67), the homeowner of the residence. At the request of District Attorney General Kim Helper, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer -involved shooting that occurred shortly after 1 o'clock a.m. CT Tuesday at 7125 Hill … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Fairview