HENDERSONVILLE – An undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, Hendersonville Police Department, Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, and Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force has resulted in the arrest of 13 men accused of seeking illicit sex from minors. Over a two-day period beginning February 3rd, as part of … Continue reading Thirteen Arrested in Multi-Agency Human Trafficking Operation in Middle Tennessee
Harriman Woman Indicted, Charged in Ongoing Homicide Investigation
ANDERSON COUNTY– More than seven years of casework by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Harriman woman in connection to a 2014 homicide. On December 8, 2014, 29-year-old Thomas Steven Thrasher Jr., known as T.S., was shot and killed inside his Oak Ridge apartment. … Continue reading Harriman Woman Indicted, Charged in Ongoing Homicide Investigation
Illinois Man Charged in Cold Case Homicide from 1996
MCMINN COUNTY – A man has been indicted and charged in a cold case homicide that occurred in McMinn County more than 25 years ago, following an ongoing investigation and the re-testing of evidence. At the request of the 10th Judicial District Attorney General, in November 1996, TBI special agents joined deputies with the McMinn … Continue reading Illinois Man Charged in Cold Case Homicide from 1996
Ongoing Drug Investigation in East Tennessee Results in 39 Indictments
KNOXVILLE – Thirty-nine people have been indicted following a nearly two-year undercover investigation into a violent drug trafficking organization that has ties to at least three states. The investigation began in March 2020 and focused on those trafficking illicit drugs into Knoxville and surrounding counties from Indiana and Georgia. Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of … Continue reading Ongoing Drug Investigation in East Tennessee Results in 39 Indictments
Former Firefighter Charged in Weekend Arson in Madison County
JACKSON – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a former full-time firefighter with the Madison County Fire Department and a part-time firefighter with the Henderson County Fire Department. TBI special agents worked with the Madison County Fire Department in investigating multiple fires … Continue reading Former Firefighter Charged in Weekend Arson in Madison County
Undercover Drug Investigation Nets Indictments and Arrests
*Updated 2/4/22 at 10:45 a.m. - Taken into custody on 2/3/33: William Standford (DOB:10/21/80), Lexington - Three Counts Sell and Delivery Schedule II (methamphetamine). *Updated 2/2/22 at 4:10 p.m. Also arrested today on indicted charges was Alan Hardee (DOB: 8/9/97), Wildersville - Two counts Sell and Delivery Schedule II (methamphetamine). This arrest brings the total … Continue reading Undercover Drug Investigation Nets Indictments and Arrests
TBI Agents Investigating Shooting in Robertson County Involving Kentucky Deputies
At the request of 19th District Attorney General Robert Nash, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances leading to the shooting of an individual during an interaction with Simpson County, KY, deputies in Robertson County Tuesday night. Preliminary information indicates that deputies from Simpson County, Kentucky, were in pursuit of a vehicle that continued … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Shooting in Robertson County Involving Kentucky Deputies
TBI Investigating Deadly I-65 Shooting
At the request of 20th District Attorney General Glenn Funk, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances leading to the shooting death of a man during an interaction with law enforcement officers on Interstate 65 on Thursday afternoon. Preliminary information indicates the incident began at approximately 2:00 Thursday afternoon, when a Tennessee Highway Patrol … Continue reading TBI Investigating Deadly I-65 Shooting
Pulaski Caregiver Charged with Drug Fraud, Neglect of Elderly Patient
PULASKI – A joint investigation by the Pulaski Police Department and special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Pulaski caregiver, who faces multiple charges, including prescription drug fraud and neglect of a vulnerable adult. In November 2021, TBI agents joined investigators … Continue reading Pulaski Caregiver Charged with Drug Fraud, Neglect of Elderly Patient
Job Opening Announced at TBI Headquarters
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking interested and qualified candidates for the following position: CRIMINAL HISTORY EXAMINER 3 Fee Programs Unit TBI Headquarters Davidson County 1 Vacancy Job Duties: The Criminal History Examiner 3 (CHE3) will process Tennessee Open Records Information Services (TORIS), the CHE III will serve as the TORIS lead responsibilities include … Continue reading Job Opening Announced at TBI Headquarters
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