TBI Agents Investigating Use of Force Incident in Jackson County

At the request of 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson, TBI special agents are investigating a use of force shooting incident that occurred Wednesday night, involving deputies with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates that Jackson County deputies went to an address on Twin Tower Road in Gainesboro for a court-ordered eviction. … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Use of Force Incident in Jackson County

Paris Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

HENRY COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) squad into a CyberTip received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has resulted in the arrest of a Paris man. On October 18th, TBI agents along with Homeland Security Investigations, the Henry … Continue reading Paris Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Former Sullivan County Deputy Court Clerk Indicted, Accused of Tampering with Government Records

SULLIVAN COUNTY -  An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Sullivan County deputy court clerk on felony charges. At the request of District Attorney General Pro Tem D. Michael Dunavant, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Valerie L. Greene. Dunavant was … Continue reading Former Sullivan County Deputy Court Clerk Indicted, Accused of Tampering with Government Records

Sumner County Caregiver Charged with Sexual Assault and Neglect of Vulnerable Adult

GALLATIN - A Sumner County caregiver has been charged following an investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division, Adult Protective Services, and the Gallatin Police Department, into the sexual assault and neglect of a vulnerable adult. In June 2024, TBI agents began investigating allegations against Boris Whitworth (DOB: … Continue reading Sumner County Caregiver Charged with Sexual Assault and Neglect of Vulnerable Adult

Former Officer Indicted, Accused of DUI and Possession of a Handgun While Intoxicated

MARION COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Jasper police officer. On July 29th, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving a Jasper police officer. During the investigation, agents … Continue reading Former Officer Indicted, Accused of DUI and Possession of a Handgun While Intoxicated

TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrests of Two Memphis Woman

MEMPHIS - Two Memphis women face charges of TennCare fraud and theft of property following an investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. In August 2023, TBI’s MFCD special agents received a fraud referral from the TennCare Office of Program Integrity, alleging that a licensed professional … Continue reading TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrests of Two Memphis Woman

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Hamilton County

At the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Hamilton County. Preliminary information indicates members of the U.S. Marshals Service Smokey Mountain Fugitive Task Force were attempting to locate a wanted individual at an apartment … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Hamilton County

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Memphis

At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Monday morning in Memphis. Just after 1:00 a.m., officers with the Memphis Police Department responded to a prowler call in the 6500 block of South Country Oaks Circle.  Preliminary information indicates that MPD … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Memphis

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Knox County

UPDATED at 4:30 p.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Bryan Testerman Jr (DOB: 5/18/67). At the request of 6th Judicial District Attorney General Charme Allen, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday morning in Knox County.   Just after 6:30 a.m., deputies with the Knox County … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Knox County

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Tipton County

At the request of 25th Judicial District Attorney General Mark Davidson, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday evening in Tipton County. Preliminary information indicates that a deputy with the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office was responding to a call of an individual threatening residents with a … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Tipton County