TBI Arrests THP Trooper, Suspected Drug Dealer Following Six-Month Investigation

MEMPHIS – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Drug Investigation Division have arrested a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper accused of buying illegal narcotics while on duty. At the request of 25th District Attorney General Mike Dunavant, TBI Special Agents began investigating Mark D. Williams in early 2015. Today, as part of the ongoing … Continue reading TBI Arrests THP Trooper, Suspected Drug Dealer Following Six-Month Investigation

TBI Graduates First Class of Criminal Justice Academy Students

NASHVILLE – The inaugural class of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Criminal Justice Academy graduated today, in a ceremony held at the TBI headquarters. More than 100 college students from across the state applied for the Academy, and 21 students representing 20 different colleges in Tennessee attended the week-long training. The Criminal Justice Academy was … Continue reading TBI Graduates First Class of Criminal Justice Academy Students

White County Man Arrested, Charged in Ongoing Shooting Investigation

COOKEVILLE – Working alongside investigators from the White County Sheriff’s Office and the office of the 13th District Attorney General, Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested a Sparta man accused of attempted murder in connection to a shooting on Thursday night. At the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, … Continue reading White County Man Arrested, Charged in Ongoing Shooting Investigation

Claiborne Deputy Fired, Arrested & Charged Following TBI Extortion Investigation

KNOXVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested a now former Claiborne County deputy accused of extorting money from an individual he was investigating. After receiving information from the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department, 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler requested TBI Special Agents investigate Robert Glenn Chadwell on June 16th. During … Continue reading Claiborne Deputy Fired, Arrested & Charged Following TBI Extortion Investigation

Former Benton County Animal Control Officer Indicted on Theft, Misconduct Charges

JACKSON – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and investigators with the State Comptroller’s Office has resulted in a former Benton County animal control officer being indicted on charges of theft and misconduct. At the request of 24th District Attorney General Matt Stowe, TBI Special Agents, working alongside investigators … Continue reading Former Benton County Animal Control Officer Indicted on Theft, Misconduct Charges

Van Buren County Man Indicted on Aggravated Child Neglect Charge

COOKEVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in a Spencer man being indicted on a charge of aggravated child neglect related to the death of his 7-month-old daughter. At the request of 31st District Attorney General Lisa Zavogiannis, TBI Special Agents began investigating the death of an … Continue reading Van Buren County Man Indicted on Aggravated Child Neglect Charge

Lincoln County Judicial Commissioner Faces Assault Charge

NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in a Lincoln County Judicial Commissioner being charged with assault. On March 3rd, at the request of 17th District Attorney General Robert Carter, Special Agents began investigating an incident that occurred at a market on Huntsville Highway in Fayetteville a … Continue reading Lincoln County Judicial Commissioner Faces Assault Charge

22 People Indicted in Joint Middle Tennessee Drug Investigation

NASHVILLE – Investigators from The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Drug Investigation Division, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, and the Murfreesboro Police Department have obtained indictments for 22 individuals accused of being involved in a large-scale drug operation. Beginning in July 2014, the three agencies embarked on a cooperative, large-scale effort, involving numerous overtime hours and … Continue reading 22 People Indicted in Joint Middle Tennessee Drug Investigation

Investigation Involving TBI Drug Agents Yields Conspiracy Robbery & Burglary Charges

MEMPHIS – Special Agents in the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Drug Investigation Division have obtained indictments for two men accused of attempting to rob a home involved in an ongoing investigation. Earlier this year, as part of a multi-agency drug investigation in the Memphis area, TBI Special Agents developed information that Darren Downen and Anthony … Continue reading Investigation Involving TBI Drug Agents Yields Conspiracy Robbery & Burglary Charges

Anderson County Man Charged in Death Of Girlfriend’s Mother

KNOXVILLE – A joint investigation with Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and deputies with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of an Andersonville man who is charged in the shooting death of his girlfriend’s mother. At the request of 7th District Attorney General Dave Clark, TBI Special Agents, … Continue reading Anderson County Man Charged in Death Of Girlfriend’s Mother