Memphis Man Arrested in Case of Vulnerable Adult Abuse

MEMPHIS – A Memphis man has been arrested on a charge of abusing a vulnerable adult in his care following an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division. On November 12th, TBI began its investigation into Terence Gray (DOB: 8/15/57) of Memphis after receiving information from the Tennessee … Continue reading Memphis Man Arrested in Case of Vulnerable Adult Abuse

Former Memphis Caregiver Indicted in Vulnerable Adult Abuse Case

MEMPHIS – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of a Memphis woman on a charge of abusing a vulnerable adult in her care. On September 24, 2021, TBI began its investigation into Decara D. Jones (DOB: 1/13/2001) of Memphis after receiving … Continue reading Former Memphis Caregiver Indicted in Vulnerable Adult Abuse Case

Fentanyl Investigation Leads to Homicide Indictments

SHELBY COUNTY – An ongoing joint investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the 25th Judicial Drug Task Force (DTF), and the Memphis Police Department’s Organized Crime Unit (OCU) has resulted in the indictment of an Arlington man in connection with two fatal fentanyl overdoses. On November … Continue reading Fentanyl Investigation Leads to Homicide Indictments

TBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting on I-55 in Memphis

Updated 12/17/21 at 4:40 p.m. - The deceased individuals have been identified as Terrance Dogan (DOB: 10/29/94) and John H. Taylor (DOB: 3/21/03). At the request of 30th District Attorney General Amy Weirich, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances that led to the shooting death of two men following a pursuit by Arkansas … Continue reading TBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting on I-55 in Memphis

Somerville Man Charged in 2015 Murder

HICKORY VALLEY – A six-year joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Hardeman County Sheriff’s Office, and Fayette County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Somerville man, charged with killing another man in rural Hardeman County. At the request of former 25th District Attorney General Michael Dunavant, on … Continue reading Somerville Man Charged in 2015 Murder

TBI Investigating Memphis Officer-Involved Shooting

Updated: 12/16/21 at 7:06 a.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Kayla Lucas (DOB: 11/2/96). At the request of 30th District Attorney General Amy Weirich, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances that led to the shooting of a woman during an interaction with officers of the Memphis Police Department Wednesday afternoon. Preliminary … Continue reading TBI Investigating Memphis Officer-Involved Shooting

Four Indicted on Multiple Counts in September Murder

RIPLEY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the indictment of four men on numerous charges including first degree murder. On September 7th, at the request of 25th District Attorney General Mark Davidson, agents joined the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office … Continue reading Four Indicted on Multiple Counts in September Murder

Tennessee Season to Remember Ceremony to be Held Virtually December 2

19th annual event to honor victims and survivors of homicide to be livestreamed NASHVILLE – Holidays can be a difficult time for families missing their loved ones, and particularly for victims and survivors of homicide. That’s why federal, state, and local public safety officials have hosted “Tennessee Season to Remember” every year since 2003 to … Continue reading Tennessee Season to Remember Ceremony to be Held Virtually December 2

Joint Drug Investigation Leads to Arrest of Two Savannah Men

SAVANNAH – A joint investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 24th Judicial Drug Task Force, Savannah Police Department, and Hardin County Sheriff’s Office into the sale of methamphetamine has led to the arrest of two men. Since August, TBI and the 24th Judicial Drug Task Force … Continue reading Joint Drug Investigation Leads to Arrest of Two Savannah Men

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Jackson

At the request of 26th District Attorney General Jody Pickens, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to the death of a man during an interaction with an officer from the Jackson Police Department. Saturday evening, members of security at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital encountered a combative individual inside the entrance of the Emergency … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Jackson