RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A joint investigation involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Internal Revenue Service, Homeland Security Investigations, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Smyrna Police Department, Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, Dickson County Sheriff’s Office, Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, and special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Cybercrime and Digital Evidence Unit has resulted in the arrest … Continue reading Memphis Man Arrested, Charged in Cyber Theft Scheme
Millington Man Arrested, Charged in Bestiality Investigation
MILLINGTON - Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Millington man accused of posting inappropriate pictures and videos online, some of which included bestiality. On June 12th, at the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, agents began investigating allegations involving Michael Dean Taylor, Jr. (DOB 01/05/98). … Continue reading Millington Man Arrested, Charged in Bestiality Investigation
TBI Agents Investigating Memphis Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATE (6/24/25, 3:25 PM CT): The individual who died as a result of this incident has been identified as Patrick Brian Shoptaw (DOB 5/30/86). At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting Monday morning involving the Memphis Police Department. Preliminary … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Memphis Officer-Involved Shooting
Henderson Man Arrested, Charged in Homicide Investigation
CHESTER COUNTY – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside the Henderson Police Department, U.S. Marshals Service, Chester County Sheriff's Office, and Adamsville Police Department, have arrested a Henderson man in connection to a homicide. On June 15th, at the request of 26th Judicial District Attorney General Jody Pickens, authorities began investigating the … Continue reading Henderson Man Arrested, Charged in Homicide Investigation
“Operation Ice Storm” Leads to Drug Indictments, Arrests in McNairy County
MCNAIRY COUNTY – An ongoing undercover joint operation targeting illicit drug sales throughout McNairy County has resulted in more than twenty indictments. In September 2023, special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation began assisting the McNairy County Sheriff’s Office and the McNairy County Narcotics Unit in an investigation targeting individuals … Continue reading “Operation Ice Storm” Leads to Drug Indictments, Arrests in McNairy County
Dyer County Deputy Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct
DYER COUNTY - A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Dyer County Deputy. In October, at the request of 29th Judicial District Attorney General Danny Goodman, TBI agents began investigating allegations of excessive force during … Continue reading Dyer County Deputy Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct
TBI Agents Arrest, Charge Dickson Woman in Benton County Arson Investigation
BENTON COUNTY – Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents specializing in fire investigations, working alongside the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, have arrested and charged a Dickson woman in connection with an arson investigation. On June 3rd, agents began investigating a suspicious camper fire, in which an individual was injured, in the 60 block of Highlander Lane … Continue reading TBI Agents Arrest, Charge Dickson Woman in Benton County Arson Investigation
TBI Issues Statement on 2006 Missing Persons Cold Case
In July 2006, at the request of former 24th Judicial District Attorney General Robert G. Radford, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents began working alongside the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the disappearance of Kristina Branum and Christopher Mittendorf. On July 28, 2006, Branum and Mittendorf were reported missing to the Hardin County Sheriff’s … Continue reading TBI Issues Statement on 2006 Missing Persons Cold Case
Roan Mountain Man Arrested in Child Exploitation Investigation
WEAKLEY COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with TBI’s Cybercrime and Digital Evidence Unit and the Weakley County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Roan Mountain man. In February, TBI agents joined Weakley County detectives in investigating a report of a 9-year-old sending child sex abuse material to an adult … Continue reading Roan Mountain Man Arrested in Child Exploitation Investigation
TBI Agents Investigating Bartlett Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATED 5/22/25 at 11:15 p.m. – The deceased individual has been identified as Thomas Feminella (DOB: 3/5/95). At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, TBI special agents continue to investigate a deadly officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday evening involving officers from the Bartlett Police Department. Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 5:52 p.m., Bartlett police … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Bartlett Officer-Involved Shooting
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