JACKSON – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, with the assistance of officers from the Covington Police Department and the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, has resulted in a Covington man being arrested and charged with the murder of his girlfriend. At the request of 25th District Attorney General Mike Dunavant, … Continue reading Tipton County Man Charged with First Degree Murder
White County Man Faces Reckless Homicide Charge
COOKEVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and deputies with the White County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the indictment of a Spencer man charged with reckless homicide in the death of his wife. At the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI Special Agents joined investigators … Continue reading White County Man Faces Reckless Homicide Charge
Murfreesboro Man Charged with Solicitation of a Minor
NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Rutherford County man charged with solicitation of a minor. On August 14th, while working in an undercover capacity, TBI Agents responded to an advertisement on a social media website posted by an individual indicating he … Continue reading Murfreesboro Man Charged with Solicitation of a Minor
Woman Charged with False Report Following Rape Accusation Targeting Police Officer
KNOXVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a Bradley County woman accused of falsifying a report alleging a sexual assault by a Cleveland, Tennessee police officer. At the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn and 10th District Attorney General Stephen Crump, TBI Special Agents began … Continue reading Woman Charged with False Report Following Rape Accusation Targeting Police Officer
Joint Investigation Results in Newport Man Facing Murder, Other Charges
KNOXVILLE – A joint investigation between the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Cocke County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in a Newport man facing multiple charges, including second degree murder. At the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI Special Agents joined the Cocke County Sheriff’s Department in a death investigation that occurred … Continue reading Joint Investigation Results in Newport Man Facing Murder, Other Charges
TBI’s Top Ten Fugitive Wanted on Kidnapping, Trafficking Charges Arrested in Kentucky
NASHVILLE – A woman who was added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Top Ten Most Wanted list this week was arrested Friday night in Ashland, Kentucky. Crystal Bradshaw was arrested without incident at an apartment at 1716 Ester Avenue in Ashland. The arrest was a joint effort between Special Agents with the TBI, troopers … Continue reading TBI’s Top Ten Fugitive Wanted on Kidnapping, Trafficking Charges Arrested in Kentucky
Knoxville Woman Arrested on Identity Theft Charges
KNOXVILLE – Special Agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested a Knoxville woman who faces charges of identity theft and acquiring controlled substances by fraud. In March 2015, TBI Special Agents began investigating Sherri Alvinia DeVault Smith, after receiving a complaint from Covenant Health Corporate Security that … Continue reading Knoxville Woman Arrested on Identity Theft Charges
Endangered Child from Clarksville Recovered in Mexico, Returned to U.S.
NASHVILLE – A joint investigation involving the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Marshals Service and the Clarksville Police Department has resulted in the recovery of a 9-year-old boy who was taken from Clarksville earlier this year. Christopher Ponce was the subject of an Endangered Child Alert issued February 27th, after he was taken by … Continue reading Endangered Child from Clarksville Recovered in Mexico, Returned to U.S.
Fayetteville Police Officer Arrested on Theft Charge
NASHVILLE – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested a Fayetteville police officer accused of theft. At the request of 17th District Attorney General Robert Carter, Special Agents began investigating 43-year-old Richard Steelman on August 11th. During the course of the investigation, Agents discovered that Steelman, who is an officer with the … Continue reading Fayetteville Police Officer Arrested on Theft Charge
TBI Case Yields Charge for Former Jail Officer Accused of Having Sexual Contact with Inmate
NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a former county corrections officer accused of engaging in sexual contact with an inmate. At the request of 22nd District Attorney General Brent Cooper, TBI Special Agents began investigating Christopher Glenn Springer on December 8, 2014. During the course of … Continue reading TBI Case Yields Charge for Former Jail Officer Accused of Having Sexual Contact with Inmate
