Governor’s Office Announces $10,000 Reward in Savannah Murder Case

JACKSON – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are asking for any information that may help solve a 2010 Hardin County murder case. In a joint investigation with the Savannah Police Department, TBI Special Agents began investigating the death of Otylier Callens on September 8, 2010. The 80-year-old was found deceased in her … Continue reading Governor’s Office Announces $10,000 Reward in Savannah Murder Case

Former Tennessee Doctor Arrested in New York Following Joint Investigation

KNOXVILLE – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit led a multi-agency investigation that has resulted in the arrest of a former Fentress County medical doctor. At the request of then-8th District Attorney General Paul Phillips and the Jamestown Police Department, TBI Special Agents, working in conjunction with the Jamestown … Continue reading Former Tennessee Doctor Arrested in New York Following Joint Investigation

Former Caregiver Arrested, Charged in TBI Medicaid Fraud Case

NASHVILLE – Special Agents in the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit have obtained indictments for a Lawrenceburg nurse accused of mistreating an impaired adult in her care. After receiving information from the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Adult Protective Services, TBI Agents began investigating Tracy Lee Thomas on April … Continue reading Former Caregiver Arrested, Charged in TBI Medicaid Fraud Case

Dyersburg Police Officer Arrested on Theft Charge

JACKSON – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Dyersburg Police Officer charged with stealing from an Obion County couple. At the request of 27th District Attorney General Thomas Thomas, TBI Special Agents, with the assistance of officers with the Obion County Sheriff’s Office, … Continue reading Dyersburg Police Officer Arrested on Theft Charge

Newport Man Charged Following TBI Shooting Investigation

KNOXVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Newport man accused of shooting his wife. At the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI Special Agents began investigating a shooting on Lane Drive in Newport on January 13th, the same day it occurred. During the course … Continue reading Newport Man Charged Following TBI Shooting Investigation

Former Teacher Facing Statutory Rape Charges Following TBI Investigation

NASHVILLE – Following a joint investigation with the Trousdale County Sheriff’s Department, TBI Special Agents have obtained indictments for a former Lafayette middle school teacher accused of inappropriate contact with students in two counties. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, TBI Special Agents began investigating Steven Snyder on February 4th. During … Continue reading Former Teacher Facing Statutory Rape Charges Following TBI Investigation

TBI, Sheriff’s Department Investigation Yields Arrest in Early-Morning Homicide

COOKEVILLE – Investigative efforts by Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have contributed to a murder charge for a Fairfield Glade man in connection to his girlfriend’s death. At the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI Special Agents joined the investigation into the death of Tara Burnett this morning, shortly … Continue reading TBI, Sheriff’s Department Investigation Yields Arrest in Early-Morning Homicide

TBI Agents Arrest, Charge Soddy Daisy Man in Homicide Investigation

CHATTANOOGA – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, with assistance from the Dunlap Police Department and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, have arrested a Soddy Daisy man in connection to a homicide early this morning. At the request of 12th District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor, TBI Special Agents began investigating the death … Continue reading TBI Agents Arrest, Charge Soddy Daisy Man in Homicide Investigation

Lauderdale County Woman Indicted on Theft Charges

JACKSON – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments charging a Halls, Tennessee, woman with theft. At the request of 29th District Attorney General Phillip Bivens, TBI Special Agents, working with investigators with the Office of the Comptroller of the Treasury, began investigating Susan Scearce on January 26, 2012. At that … Continue reading Lauderdale County Woman Indicted on Theft Charges

Overton County Couple Charged with Theft from Elementary School PTO Fund

COOKEVILLE – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a husband and wife from Hilham, Tennessee, charged with stealing from an Overton County Parent Teacher Organization fund. At the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI Special Agents, along with investigators from the Office of the Comptroller of … Continue reading Overton County Couple Charged with Theft from Elementary School PTO Fund