BLEDSOE COUNTY – A Pikeville man faces a felony charge, accused of having a sexual relationship with a minor. In late October, at the request of 12th District Attorney General Mike Taylor, TBI special agents began investigating Braydon Pendergrass (DOB 2-7-2002). Agents subsequently developed information Pendergrass had a sexual encounter with a minor earlier in … Continue reading Pikeville Man Indicted Following TBI Rape Investigation
TBI Releases Annual Report 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 2021. 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 Report on Law Enforcement-Related Deaths
Man Charged in 2015 Homicide, Indicted in 2021 Murder
SOMERVILLE – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Somerville Police Department, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, and the Office of 25th District Attorney General Mark Davidson has resulted in the indictment of a Somerville man in connection with a 2021 murder. On November 10, 2021, at the request of General … Continue reading Man Charged in 2015 Homicide, Indicted in 2021 Murder
Caregivers Indicted in Death of Vulnerable Adult
CORDOVA – A joint investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Memphis Police Department has resulted in the indictment and arrest of an owner/caregiver of a care home and another caregiver in the death of a 60-year-old patient. On March 4, 2021, at the … Continue reading Caregivers Indicted in Death of Vulnerable Adult
Multiple-Count Indictment Returned in 2021 Death of Hardin County Deputy
SAVANNAH – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Clifton man in the September 2021 shooting death of a deputy with the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office. On September 26, 2021, at the request of 24th District Attorney General Matt Stowe, TBI agents began investigating … Continue reading Multiple-Count Indictment Returned in 2021 Death of Hardin County Deputy
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 Monday night in Monroe County. Preliminary information indicates that shortly after 11 p.m. Monday, deputies with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department attempted to serve a warrant on Jessica Amber Schoverling (DOB 12/07/1978) … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Monroe County
Arrest Made in Bedford County Homicide
BEDFORD COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and deputies with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Shelbyville man, who now faces a murder charge. At the request of 17th Judicial District Attorney General Robert Carter, on March 15th, TBI agents joined Bedford … Continue reading Arrest Made in Bedford County Homicide
Alabama Man Jailed on Statutory Rape, Sexual Battery Charges in Grundy County
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
