CAMPBELL COUNTY – A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Knoxville man on a murder charge in connection to an overdose death. On April 2, 2021, special agents with the TBI Drug Investigation Division joined investigators with the Campbell County … Continue reading Knoxville Man Indicted, Charged in Campbell County Overdose Death
Clarksville Caregiver Charged with Neglect of Client, Identity Theft
MONTGOMERY COUNTY – An investigation by TBI special agents into a complaint of a Clarksville woman withdrawing large amounts of money from her elderly client's account has resulted in the indictment and arrest of that caregiver. In November 2021, at the request of 19th Judicial District Attorney General Robert Nash, TBI special agents began investigating … Continue reading Clarksville Caregiver Charged with Neglect of Client, Identity Theft
Former Police Officer Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Statutory Rape
DYERSBURG – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Dyersburg Police officer accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with a minor. On February 23rd, at the request of 29th Judicial District Attorney General Danny Goodman, TBI special agents began investigating allegations involving Sharquawn … Continue reading Former Police Officer Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Statutory Rape
LaFollette Man Indicted on Arson and Attempted Murder Charges
CAMPBELL COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the indictment of a LaFollette man on attempted murder and arson charges. On December 29, 2022, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents … Continue reading LaFollette Man Indicted on Arson and Attempted Murder Charges
TBI News Release: Agent-Involved Monroe County Shooting
UPDATE (4/7/23, 9:00 a.m. ET): The TBI agent involved in this incident has been identified as Special Agent Zachary Cochran, who joined TBI in 2021. His photograph is included below. UPDATE (4/6/23, 8:06 p.m. ET): The individual who died in this incident has been identified as John Wilburn (DOB 1/14/71). At the request of 10th Judicial … Continue reading TBI News Release: Agent-Involved Monroe County Shooting
Indictments, Arrests Following Investigation into Attempted Murder
LEXINGTON – An ongoing joint investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in indictments and arrests involving five individuals as well as the seizure of weapons, drugs, and drug paraphernalia. On March 20th, during a proactive operation targeting illicit … Continue reading Indictments, Arrests Following Investigation into Attempted Murder
Oneida Man Arrested, Charged with Rape
SCOTT COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of an Oneida man on rape charges. On Monday, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating allegations of rape that occurred in Scott County. As a result of … Continue reading Oneida Man Arrested, Charged with Rape
TBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Hardin County
At the request of 24th Judicial District Attorney General Neil Thompson, TBI special agents are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting in Hardin County involving the Jackson Police Department’s SWAT team. Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 3 a.m. today, officers in Florence, Alabama, began pursuing a driver. The pursuit proceeded through Lauderdale County, Alabama, during … Continue reading TBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Hardin County
TBI Releases Annual Study on Law Enforcement-Related Deaths
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released a comprehensive study detailing law enforcement-related deaths that occurred in the state in calendar year 2022. The report, released in accordance with the requirements in Tennessee Code Annotated §38-10-102, uses established definitions and methodology and provides information qualifying incidents submitted by the state’s law enforcement agencies. Data … Continue reading TBI Releases Annual Study on Law Enforcement-Related Deaths
Lawrenceburg Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
LAWRENCE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, with the assistance of partner law enforcement agencies, has resulted in the arrest of a Lawrenceburg man. TBI task force agents received information via a cybertip from the National Center for Missing … Continue reading Lawrenceburg Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
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