TBI Investigation Yields Indictments for Official Misconduct and Theft of Property in Hamilton County

Chattanooga-The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation along with assistance from the Chattanooga Police Department, obtained an indictment for Official Misconduct and Theft of Property after an investigation yielded evidence of missing property from evidence bags in the property room of the Chattanooga Police Department. On December 18, 2013 and at the request of the District Attorney … Continue reading TBI Investigation Yields Indictments for Official Misconduct and Theft of Property in Hamilton County

State’s Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Surrenders

NASHVILLE-One of the state’s Top Ten Most Wanted fugitives, Alonzo Ugene Howard, age 20, of Davidson County, surrendered to authorities last night. Routine investigative methods led to information about Howard’s whereabouts in Hendersonville and in the James A. Cayce Homes area in Nashville. TBI Special Agents received assistance from the US Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force, … Continue reading State’s Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Surrenders

TBI Nabs Florida Male for Aggravated Statutory Rape and Solicitation of a Minor

NASHVILLE-Special Agents of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are anticipating the arrival of James Abernathy, age 41, a resident of Fort Myers, Florida.In June 2012, at the request of the District Attorney General Lori Phillips-Jones, Special Agents of the TBI Technical Services Unit began an investigation after a tip from a social media outlet indicated … Continue reading TBI Nabs Florida Male for Aggravated Statutory Rape and Solicitation of a Minor

TBI Arrested Henry County Trustee Incumbent for Civil Rights Violation

JACKSON- Special Agents of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested current Henry County Trustee, David Daniel Stone after an allegation of sending intimidating messages to his opponent. On January 19, 2014, a candidate for Henry County Trustee received messages via Facebook from Stone that related to the victim attending a political event. The messages presented … Continue reading TBI Arrested Henry County Trustee Incumbent for Civil Rights Violation

Recent TBI Top Ten Fugitive Captured

NASHVILLE- One of the recent additions to the state’s Most Wanted List has been captured tonight. Rico Derell Sterling, age 24, of Knoxville, was wanted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office for one count of Felony Murder, one count of Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Robbery and one count of … Continue reading Recent TBI Top Ten Fugitive Captured

Two New Additions to TBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted List

NASHVILLE- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has two new additions to the state’s Most Wanted List. Rico Derell Sterling, age 24, and Keith Jamar Thomas, age 25, both of Knoxville, are wanted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office and for one count of Felony Murder, one count of Conspiracy … Continue reading Two New Additions to TBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted List

TBI Investigation Leads to Indictment and Arrest of Perry County Woman for Theft

MEMPHIS-The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested a Perry County woman today that stemmed from a corporate theft investigation. On May 28, 2013, at the request of the District Attorney General, Hansel McCadams, TBI agents conducted an investigation on Janice M. Duncan, age 60, of Linden, TN. Two businesses were victimized when Duncan generated checks on … Continue reading TBI Investigation Leads to Indictment and Arrest of Perry County Woman for Theft

TBI Arrests Three in Decatur County for TennCare Fraud

NASHVILLE-The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation placed three defendants into custody after a Decatur County Grand Jury returned indictments for TennCare Fraud on all three individuals. The TBI Medicaid Fraud Control Unit received a tip and on March 26, 2013, began an eight month long undercover operation at The Family Clinic of Parsons located at 766 … Continue reading TBI Arrests Three in Decatur County for TennCare Fraud

TBI Online Undercover Operation Results in Child Pornography Arrest

NASHVILLE-The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation conducted an online undercover operation which identified an  individual sharing child pornography over the internet. In October 2013, TBI agents of the Joint Cyber Crime Task Force launched the online operation in order to identify persons who were sharing child pornography on the internet. On January 15, 2014, agents obtained … Continue reading TBI Online Undercover Operation Results in Child Pornography Arrest

Lauderdale County Man Added to TBI’S Top Ten Most Wanted List

NASHVILLE-The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to the state’s Top Ten Most Wanted list, Stephen Daryl Melton of Henning, TN. Stephen Daryl Melton is wanted by the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Currently, the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department has charged Melton with Theft of a Motor Vehicle, … Continue reading Lauderdale County Man Added to TBI’S Top Ten Most Wanted List