KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, National Park Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in charges being placed against two people in connection with the deadly wildfires in Sevier County. Last week, at the request of 4th … Continue reading 2 Juveniles Charged in Connection with Sevier County Wildfires
Knoxville Caregivers Indicted on Neglect Charges
KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of two former Knoxville caregivers on neglect charges involving a disabled man. In December 2015, TBI Special Agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit were contacted by Adult Protect Services and the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and … Continue reading Knoxville Caregivers Indicted on Neglect Charges
Nashville Man Charged with Falsely Reporting a Bomb Threat
NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Nashville man on charges of making a report of a bomb threat, knowing the report to be false. At the request of 20th District Attorney General Glenn Funk, on September 16th, TBI Special Agents began … Continue reading Nashville Man Charged with Falsely Reporting a Bomb Threat
Former Bank Manager Nabbed in TBI Theft & Forgery Case
NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a former bank manager accused of misusing her position for financial benefit. At the request of 20th District Attorney General Glenn Funk, TBI Agents began investigating Ashley Rubbert Comer (DOB 7-23-86) on May 20, 2015. During the course of the investigation, … Continue reading Former Bank Manager Nabbed in TBI Theft & Forgery Case
Hardeman County Man Charged in Savannah homicide
JACKSON – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and officers from several other west Tennessee law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of a Pocahontas man on a charge of first degree murder. At the request of the office of 24th District Attorney General Matt Stowe, TBI Special … Continue reading Hardeman County Man Charged in Savannah homicide
Shelby County Man Charged in Tipton County Double Homicide
JACKSON – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and detectives with the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a second individual in connection with a double homicide in July. At the request of 25th District Attorney General Mike Dunavant, TBI Special Agents joined the Tipton County … Continue reading Shelby County Man Charged in Tipton County Double Homicide
Cross Plains Police Officer Arrested on Charges of Sexual Battery by Authority Figure
NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Robertson County School Resource Officer on charges of sexual battery by an authority figure. At the request of 19th District Attorney General John Carney, TBI Special Agents began investigating Charles Logan Abernathy on November 30th. … Continue reading Cross Plains Police Officer Arrested on Charges of Sexual Battery by Authority Figure
Clay County Man Charged with Perjury, Making a False Report
COOKEVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Celina man on charges of perjury and making a false report. At the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, on July 1st, TBI Special Agents began investigating an allegation of sexual … Continue reading Clay County Man Charged with Perjury, Making a False Report
TBI Establishes Hotline to Coordinate Missing Persons Reports in Wildfire Response
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has established a hotline to coordinate reports of missing persons in the areas affected by the recent wildfires in East Tennessee. Those wishing to report missing individuals believed to be in the affected areas of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Wears Valley may contact 1-800-TBI-FIND. Callers should be prepared … Continue reading TBI Establishes Hotline to Coordinate Missing Persons Reports in Wildfire Response
Woman Indicted, Accused of Giving False Information in Shooting Case
JACKSON – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for an Oakland woman accused of providing authorities false information during a shooting investigation. At the request of 25th District Attorney General Mike Dunavant, TBI Special Agents joined the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department in the investigation into a shooting that occurred … Continue reading Woman Indicted, Accused of Giving False Information in Shooting Case
