CUMBERLAND COUNTY –An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Cumberland County deputy on rape charges. In October 2025, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, agents began investigating allegations involving John Coley Jr. (DOB 12-25-1982). … Continue reading Former Deputy Indicted, Charged with Rape of Vulnerable Adult
TBI Special Agents Investigating Jackson Officer-Involved Shooting
Updated on 2/2/26 at 10:35 a.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Jermaine Cole (DOB: 1/15/85). At the request of 26th Judicial District Attorney General Jody Pickens, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon in Jackson. Preliminary information indicates that just before 1:50 p.m., officers … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Jackson Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI Special Agents Investigating Mount Juliet Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATE: The victim who was transported to the hospital subsequently died from his injuries. He has been identified as Robert Brogden (DOB 3/4/1973). The victim who was pronounced dead on the scene has been identified as Matthew Jones (DOB 7/3/1982). The subject who was shot and killed by police has been identified as Gary Haley … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Mount Juliet Officer-Involved Shooting
Ohio Woman Arrested, Charged in Shooting Death of West Tennessee Deputy
WEAKLEY COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of an Ohio woman in connection to the shooting death of a Weakley County deputy. At the request of 27th Judicial District Attorney General Colin Johnson, TBI special agents began investigating the on-duty homicide of a … Continue reading Ohio Woman Arrested, Charged in Shooting Death of West Tennessee Deputy
TBI Special Agents Investigating Knoxville Officer-Involved Shooting
Updated on 1/29/26 at 10:10 a.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Angel Melendez (DOB: 8/15/79). 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 Wednesday morning in Knoxville. Preliminary information indicates that just before 10:30 a.m., officers … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Knoxville Officer-Involved Shooting
Knox County Man Arrested, Charged in Ten Mile Murder
Updated on 2/3/26 at 12:18 p.m. – The deceased individual has been identified as Elton Richardson (DOB: 8/11/1981). ROANE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, with assistance from the Roane County Sheriff’s Office, has resulted in a Knox County man being charged with first degree murder. On January 27th, … Continue reading Knox County Man Arrested, Charged in Ten Mile Murder
TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrests of Three Former Memphis Caregivers
SHELBY COUNTY – Three 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 June 2024, TBI’s MFCD special agents received a fraud referral from the TennCare Office of Program Integrity, alleging that three paid … Continue reading TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrests of Three Former Memphis Caregivers
Former Jackson Caregiver Faces Charges of Theft and Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult
MADISON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of a former caregiver accused of financially exploiting and theft from a vulnerable adult in her care. In November 2025, after receiving a referral from Adult Protective Services, TBI agents began investigating allegations … Continue reading Former Jackson Caregiver Faces Charges of Theft and Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult
Now Hiring! TBI Announces Senior Data Analytics Specialist Job Opening
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position. Senior Data Analytics Specialist Medicaid Fraud Control Division Hybrid – Open Statewide 2 Vacancies Job Duties: Support the Medicaid Fraud Control Division by working closely with special agents, attorneys, and support staff to detect healthcare fraud and patient abuse. This … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Senior Data Analytics Specialist Job Opening
Dunlap Man Indicted, Charged with Attempted 1st Degree Murder in Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation
HAMILTON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Dunlap man in connection to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in December. On December 28th, at the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI special agents began investigating the circumstances leading to an … Continue reading Dunlap Man Indicted, Charged with Attempted 1st Degree Murder in Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation
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