Obion County Man Faces Arson, Attempted Arson, Weapons Charges

OBION COUNTY/ GIBSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Kenton man, who has been charged following a series of fires or attempted fires over the weekend and the discovery of explosive devices in two counties. On January 1st, TBI … Continue reading Obion County Man Faces Arson, Attempted Arson, Weapons Charges

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Shelby County

At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting this morning involving deputies from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates that just before 8 a.m. a deputy with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office spotted a car at Crumpler … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Shelby County

Lewis County Patrol Deputy Charged with Theft, Money Laundering

LEWIS COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Lewis County deputy on charges of theft and money laundering. On September 13th, at the request of 32nd Judicial District Attorney General Hans Schwendimann, TBI special agents began investigating a complaint of … Continue reading Lewis County Patrol Deputy Charged with Theft, Money Laundering

Centerville Man Arrested Following Fatal Shootings

CENTERVILLE – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into a fatal shooting in Centerville has resulted in the arrest of a man in connection to a subsequent deadly shooting. On Friday, at the request of 32nd Judicial District Attorney General Hans Schwendimann, TBI special agents began investigating the death of … Continue reading Centerville Man Arrested Following Fatal Shootings

Joint Human Trafficking Operation Yields Key Arrest, Identification of At Least A Dozen Victims

NASHVILLE – The investigation into a human trafficking ring in Middle Tennessee continues following the arrest of a Murfreesboro woman and the identification of at least a dozen victims. This fall, TBI special agents assigned to the Bureau’s Human Trafficking Unit developed information about a woman named “Yibi,” who was later identified as Yilibeth Rivero … Continue reading Joint Human Trafficking Operation Yields Key Arrest, Identification of At Least A Dozen Victims

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Gibson County

At the request of 28th Judicial District Attorney General Frederick Agee, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting Friday involving a deputy from the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m. in the 100 block of Eldad Road in Trenton.  Deputies were … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Gibson County

Grundy County Woman Charged with Aggravated Arson, Cruelty to Animals

GRUNDY COUNTY – A TBI investigation into a residential fire in Grundy County in which a dog was killed has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Beersheba Springs woman. On June 14th, TBI special agent fire investigators joined the Altamont Fire Department and the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department in investigating a fire at … Continue reading Grundy County Woman Charged with Aggravated Arson, Cruelty to Animals

McMinnville Woman Charged with Stealing from Vulnerable Adult

Note: Edited to reflect correct date of birth. RUTHERFORD COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of a McMinnville woman, charged with theft and financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. As the result of a referral from Adult Protective Services, … Continue reading McMinnville Woman Charged with Stealing from Vulnerable Adult

Five Arrested Following Drug Investigation, Search Warrant in Huntingdon

HUNTINGDON – A proactive joint investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Huntingdon Police Department has resulted in the arrest of five individuals and the seizure of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Since July, agents and investigators have worked to target illicit drug activity in Huntingdon.  … Continue reading Five Arrested Following Drug Investigation, Search Warrant in Huntingdon

“Operation Holiday Surprise” Leads to Drug Indictments, Arrests in Henderson County

HENDERSON COUNTY – An undercover joint operation targeting illicit drug sales in Henderson County and surrounding counties has resulted in indictments and arrests.  Operation Holiday Surprise, led by the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, began in February of 2022 as a continuation of Operation Big … Continue reading “Operation Holiday Surprise” Leads to Drug Indictments, Arrests in Henderson County