HERMITAGE – An investigation by special agents with the TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, along with assistance from the Metro Nashville Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit and Homeland Security Investigations, has resulted in the arrest of a Hermitage man. On Tuesday, a Davidson County Grand Jury returned indictments charging Tracy Robinson (DOB 4/28/1985) with one count … Continue reading Hermitage Man Arrested, Charged with Trafficking for a Commercial Sex Act
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Nashville
At the request of 20th Judicial District Attorney General Glenn Funk and the U.S. Marshals Service, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday morning in Nashville. Preliminary information indicates that just before 9:30 a.m., Jack Henson II (DOB 9/23/1984) walked into the federal courthouse in the 700 block … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Nashville
McMinn County Man Indicted, charged with Trafficking for Commercial Sex Acts and Money Laundering
MCMINN COUNTY– After a year-long investigation by special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Human Trafficking Unit, a McMinn County man has been indicted and arrested. In March of 2025, TBI agents received a tip alleging Exzayveon Smith (DOB 02/06/2001) was involved in human trafficking in the McMinn County area. On September 15th, … Continue reading McMinn County Man Indicted, charged with Trafficking for Commercial Sex Acts and Money Laundering
Sneedville Man Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Sexual Battery of a Child
UPDATED on 10/9/26 to include information about a second individual indicted as part of the investigation. HANCOCK COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Sneedville man accused of sexually assaulting a young girl. In March, at the request of 3rd … Continue reading Sneedville Man Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Sexual Battery of a Child
Three People Charged Following Human Trafficking Investigation in East Tennessee.
HAMILTON COUNTY – A joint undercover operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, with the assistance of the Bureau’s Criminal Investigation and Drug Investigation Divisions, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, and the 11th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office has resulted in three arrests. On October 2nd and 3rd, investigators conducted an … Continue reading Three People Charged Following Human Trafficking Investigation in East Tennessee.
Pikeville Man Charged with Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Kidnapping
BLEDSOE COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Pikeville Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a Pikeville man in connection to a kidnapping and assault. On Friday, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI agents began investigating an alleged kidnapping … Continue reading Pikeville Man Charged with Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Kidnapping
Granville Man Arrested, Charged with Murder, Theft, and Burglary
GAINESBORO– An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a man in connection to a homicide that occurred in July. On July 7th, at the request of 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson, TBI agents began investigating the death of Terrance Barbour (DOB 9/25/1954) who … Continue reading Granville Man Arrested, Charged with Murder, Theft, and Burglary
Former Utility District Employee Indicted, Charged with Theft and Official Misconduct
CARTER COUNTY - A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of a former Siam Utility District employee accused of stealing thousands. In April 2025, at the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI agents began investigating allegations … Continue reading Former Utility District Employee Indicted, Charged with Theft and Official Misconduct
Juvenile Arrested, Charged with Homicide in Houston County
ERIN– An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a juvenile in connection to a homicide that occurred Monday night. On Tuesday, at the request of 23rd Judicial District Attorney General Ray Crouch, TBI agents began investigating a deadly shooting that occurred in the 2000 block … Continue reading Juvenile Arrested, Charged with Homicide in Houston County
Ongoing TBI Case Yields New Charges For Former Attorney
09/30/2026 1:30 PM The bond amount in this release has been updated. PUTNAM COUNTY- A former attorney is facing additional theft charges as a result of an ongoing TBI investigation. On October 3, 2025, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI agents began investigating allegations that James Hargis (DOB: 08/11/1991), … Continue reading Ongoing TBI Case Yields New Charges For Former Attorney
