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
Nashville Man Arrested on Weapons, Drug Charges
DAVIDSON COUNTY – Special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested a Nashville man who was in possession of weapons and suspected fentanyl. TBI drug agents received information about an individual who had an amount of fentanyl for resale in his possession. On March 10th, agents executed a … Continue reading Nashville Man Arrested on Weapons, Drug Charges
Morristown Man Indicted, Charged in Officer-Involved Shooting Incident
HAWKINS COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Morristown man on aggravated assault charges. At the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI special agents began investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on May 24, 2020, in Hawkins County. The … Continue reading Morristown Man Indicted, Charged in Officer-Involved Shooting Incident
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Marion County
UPDATED 3/9/2022, 4:55pm CT: The deceased individual has been identified as Joshua Lamar Dismuke (DOB 06/02/2003), of Chattanooga. At the request of 12th District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred overnight Monday in Marion County. Preliminary reports indicate that shortly before midnight, a … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Marion County
3 Jail Trustees Charged in TBI Evidence Room Theft Case
HOUSTON COUNTY – Three trustees of the Houston County Jail have been charged in connection to the theft of drugs from the sheriff department’s evidence room. At the request of 23rd District Attorney General Ray Crouch, TBI special agents began investigating the theft on February 22nd, immediately after the department reported the issue and requested … Continue reading 3 Jail Trustees Charged in TBI Evidence Room Theft Case
McMinn County Man Indicted on Insurance Fraud Charge
McMINN COUNTY – An investigation by special agents and fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Riceville man on a charge of insurance fraud. On July 21, 2020, TBI agents joined deputies with the McMinn County Sheriff’s Department in investigating a structure fire on Highway … Continue reading McMinn County Man Indicted on Insurance Fraud Charge
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Sullivan County
UPDATED 3/1/22 – The individual involved in this incident has been identified as Michael Bentley (DOB: 11/20/95). On Monday evening, TBI agents obtained warrants charging Bentley with two counts of Aggravated Assault. He is currently being held in the Sullivan County Jail. At the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI agents are … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Sullivan County
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