Caregiver Arrested, Charged with TennCare Fraud in Shelby County

CORDOVA – An investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a caregiver in Clarksville. In September 2021, after receiving information from the Division of TennCare’s Office of Program Integrity, TBI agents began investigating allegations of fraudulent timesheets being submitted for … Continue reading Caregiver Arrested, Charged with TennCare Fraud in Shelby County

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Madison County

*Updated 5/13/22: The deceased individual has been identified as Ramiro Guerrero II (DOB: 2/2/96) of San Antonio, Texas. At the request of 26th District Attorney General Jody Pickens, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning in Madison County. Shortly before midnight, Tuesday, deputies with the … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Madison County

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

CJIS Supervisor Position Announced at TBI Headquarters

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking interested and qualified candidates for the following position: CJIS Supervisor Fee Programs Unit, Davidson County Job Duties: Supervises employees in the Fee Programs Unit. Responsible for monitoring the Tennessee Applicant Processing Services (TAPS)  and the Tennessee Open Records Information Services (TORIS) databases and computerized systems daily to ensure … Continue reading CJIS Supervisor Position Announced at TBI Headquarters

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 Uniformed Officer Position Announced at TBI Headquarters

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking interested and qualified candidates for the following position: TBI UNIFORMED OFFICERProtective Services UnitDavidson County1 Vacancy Job Duties:Responsible for patrolling TBI facilities (indoors and grounds) by foot and vehicle multiple times per assigned shift. Monitors and observes facility management and physical security systems (e.g., cameras, security alarms, fire alarms, … Continue reading TBI Uniformed Officer Position Announced at TBI Headquarters

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

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