Former Veterans Home Receptionist Charged in Joint Theft Case

NASHVILLE – A Murfreesboro woman faces theft and forgery charges following a joint effort by Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury. On November 16, 2015, at the request of 16th District Attorney General Jennings Jones, TBI Agents began investigating information from state auditors informed about an … Continue reading Former Veterans Home Receptionist Charged in Joint Theft Case

Former Police Officer Arrested, Charged in TBI Charity Theft Case

JACKSON – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a former police officer from the Martin Police Department in connection with an ongoing theft investigation. On March 6th, at the request of 27th District Attorney General Tommy Thomas, TBI Special Agents began investigating an alleged theft of approximately $18,000 from … Continue reading Former Police Officer Arrested, Charged in TBI Charity Theft Case

Firefighter Indicted, Charged in TBI Child Sex Assault Case

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Portland firefighter accused of sexually assaulting a child. At the request of 18th District Attorney General Ray Whitley, TBI Agents began investigating David Wilber on March 3rd. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed information that on several occasions … Continue reading Firefighter Indicted, Charged in TBI Child Sex Assault Case

Lawrence County Man Indicted for Illegal Possession of Firearms

NASHVILLE – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and detectives with the Lawrenceburg Police Department has resulted in the indictment of a Lawrenceburg man on multiple counts of illegal possession of a firearm. In July 2014, and at the request of then-22nd District Attorney General Mike Bottoms, TBI Special … Continue reading Lawrence County Man Indicted for Illegal Possession of Firearms

TBI Charges Five Individuals in Multi-Agency Drug Investigation

NASHVILLE – A Middle Tennessee multi-agency drug operation led by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of five individuals on drug-related charges. Special Agents with the TBI Drug Investigation Division, along with investigators from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department’s Specialized Investigations Division, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Cheatham County Sheriff’s … Continue reading TBI Charges Five Individuals in Multi-Agency Drug Investigation

Former Police Detective Facing Additional Charges in Ongoing TBI Misconduct Case

JOHNSON CITY – In an ongoing investigation, Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained additional indictments for a former narcotics detective accused of theft and misconduct while on duty. On February 2, 2015 after receiving information from the Morristown Police Department, 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong requested TBI Special Agents investigate … Continue reading Former Police Detective Facing Additional Charges in Ongoing TBI Misconduct Case

Roane County Man Charged with Aggravated Assault of an Officer

COOKEVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and several East Tennessee law enforcement agencies has resulted in the indictment of a Rockwood man on several charges, including aggravated assault of an officer. At the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI Special Agents, along with investigators with … Continue reading Roane County Man Charged with Aggravated Assault of an Officer

Johnson City Man Charged with Accessory After the Fact

JOHNSON CITY – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested a Johnson City man Thursday night and charged him with assisting a fugitive who was later involved in the shooting of an Elizabethton police officer. The Carter County Sheriff’s Office last week received felony warrants from Pulaski County, Virginia, for an individual named … Continue reading Johnson City Man Charged with Accessory After the Fact

Hancock County Man Charged in Murder of his Mother

JOHNSON CITY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Sneedville man on charges of murdering his mother during the theft of a vehicle. On December 3, 2015, and at the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI Special Agents joined the … Continue reading Hancock County Man Charged in Murder of his Mother

East Tennessee Mayor, Associate Indicted in TBI Vote Buying Investigation

JOHNSON CITY – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for an elected official and an associate in an ongoing vote buying investigation. At the request of former 3rd District Attorney General Berkeley Bell, TBI Special Agents began investigating Wayland Dean Rhea and Lowell Ray King on July 30, 2014. During … Continue reading East Tennessee Mayor, Associate Indicted in TBI Vote Buying Investigation