GRUNDY COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of an Alabama man on charges of statutory rape and sexual battery. At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor, on January 5th, TBI agents began investigating Danny Pitts on … Continue reading Alabama Man Jailed on Statutory Rape, Sexual Battery Charges in Grundy County
Fairfield Glade Man Charged with Murder in Triple Shooting
FAIRFIELD GLADE – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Fairfield Glade Police Department, and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Fairfield Glade man, charged with killing a neighbor and injuring two others. At the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, … Continue reading Fairfield Glade Man Charged with Murder in Triple Shooting
Grundy County Man Charged in Drug-Related Death
GRUNDY COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Monteagle Police Department, and the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the indictment of a Tracy City man, in connection to the drug-related death of a Monteagle resident. At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General J. Michael … Continue reading Grundy County Man Charged in Drug-Related Death
Memphis Woman Arrested, Charged with TennCare Fraud
MEMPHIS – An investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Memphis woman accused of TennCare Fraud. In September 2021, after receiving information from the Division of TennCare’s Office of Program Integrity, TBI agents began investigating Latyona Smith (DOB: 4/11/90). … Continue reading Memphis Woman Arrested, Charged with TennCare Fraud
Juvenile Charged in Connection with Kingsport Officer-Involved Shooting
KINGSPORT – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in charges being placed against a juvenile accused of committing criminal actions that led to an officer-involved shooting in Kingsport Tuesday evening. At the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI agents began investigating the circumstances leading to … Continue reading Juvenile Charged in Connection with Kingsport Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI Agents Investigating Kingsport Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATED 3/16/22 AT 4:45 p.m. - The juvenile involved in this incident has been charged with Evading Arrest and Attempted First Degree Murder via a juvenile petition. Due to the individual’s age, he is not being identified at this time. At the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI agents are investigating the … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Kingsport Officer-Involved Shooting
Four Arrested in Multi-Agency East Tennessee Human Trafficking Operation
NOTE (January 27, 2025): This release has been edited from a previous version. DAYTON – An undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, Dayton Police Department, 12th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, and TBI’s Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force has resulted in the arrest of four men accused … Continue reading Four Arrested in Multi-Agency East Tennessee Human Trafficking Operation
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Monroe County
At the request of 10th District Attorney General Steve Crump, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Saturday in Monroe County. Preliminary information indicates that late Saturday night, deputies with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office were pursuing a subject believed to be involved in a shooting that occurred … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Monroe County
Memphis Nurse Arrested, Charged with Tenncare Fraud, Forgery
MEMPHIS – An investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Memphis nurse. In October 2021, TBI agents were notified that a nurse, Keasha Liggins (DOB: 9/27/78), was not providing in-home care for a TennCare recipient. However, she was submitting … Continue reading Memphis Nurse Arrested, Charged with Tenncare Fraud, Forgery
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Covington
Updated 3/11/22 at 2:50 p.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Felix Tyler (DOB: 6/4/79). At the request of 25th District Attorney General Mark Davidson, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred early this morning in Covington involving the SWAT Team of the Tipton County Sheriff’s … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Covington
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