The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is the designated clearinghouse for missing children for the state of Tennessee and the only law enforcement agency in the state that can issue an AMBER Alert. There are certain criteria that must be met before issuing an AMBER Alert. In a situation where we receive a request from another … Continue reading UPDATED STATEMENT: Rebecca Lewis AMBER Alert
Convicted Murderer, Who Jumped Bond During Trial, Added to TBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted
CHATTANOOGA – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to its ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list, Christopher Christian Padgett. Padgett (DOB 3-9-94) is wanted by the TBI and the Chattanooga Police Department. On Wednesday, Padgett cut off his GPS monitoring device in order to avoid standing trial in Hamilton County. Despite not being … Continue reading Convicted Murderer, Who Jumped Bond During Trial, Added to TBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted
Benton County Woman Faces Arson, Insurance Fraud Charges
JACKSON – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and investigators with the Tennessee Fire Investigative Services has resulted in the arrest of a Camden woman on charges of arson and insurance fraud. At the request of 24th District Attorney General Matt Stowe, TBI Special Agents joined investigators with the … Continue reading Benton County Woman Faces Arson, Insurance Fraud Charges
Joint Investigation Yields Charges in Deadly Pawn Shop Robbery & Arson
CHATTANOOGA – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working with investigators from the Whitwell Police Department and Marion County Sheriff’s Office, have obtained indictments for a woman accused of robbing a pawn shop, killing its owner, and setting fire to the business in an effort to cover up the crime. At the request … Continue reading Joint Investigation Yields Charges in Deadly Pawn Shop Robbery & Arson
Sumner County Man Arrested on Forgery Charges
NASHVILLE – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Hendersonville man with forgery, stemming from a 2008 incident. At the request of 18th District Attorney General Ray Whitley, on August 4th, TBI Special Agents began investigating allegations that Ronald Kyle was running a Ponzi scheme. During the course of … Continue reading Sumner County Man Arrested on Forgery Charges
TBI Case: Attorney Accused of Stealing from Client Trust Fund
CHATTANOOGA – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a McMinn County attorney accused of taking money from a client trust fund. At the request of former 10th District Attorney General Steve Bebb, TBI Agents began investigating Larry D. Cantrell on May 13, 2014. During the course of the investigation, … Continue reading TBI Case: Attorney Accused of Stealing from Client Trust Fund
Former Spring Hill Police Officer Indicted on Charges of Rape, Sexual Battery
NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a now former-Spring Hill police officer charged with sex-related offenses while on duty. At the request of 22nd District Attorney General Brent Cooper, on August 1st, TBI Special Agents began investigating then-Spring Hill … Continue reading Former Spring Hill Police Officer Indicted on Charges of Rape, Sexual Battery
Robertson County Fugitive Captured After 11 Years on the Run
NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the coordinated intelligence efforts from multiple other agencies has resulted in the arrest of a fugitive who has eluded capture for over a decade. In November 2005, detectives with the Springfield Police Department obtained warrants charging a man, who used the … Continue reading Robertson County Fugitive Captured After 11 Years on the Run
Former Wayne County Chief Deputy Indicted on Multiple Counts of Forgery and Theft
JACKSON – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and investigators with the State Comptroller of the Treasury has resulted in the indictment of a former Chief Deputy of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. At the request of 22nd District Attorney General Brent Cooper, in January 2015, TBI Special Agents and … Continue reading Former Wayne County Chief Deputy Indicted on Multiple Counts of Forgery and Theft
Overton County Man Faces Charges of Statutory Rape, Sexual Battery by Authority Figure
COOKEVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Monroe man on charges of statutory rape by an authority figure and sexual battery by an authority figure. At the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, on February 12, 2015, TBI … Continue reading Overton County Man Faces Charges of Statutory Rape, Sexual Battery by Authority Figure
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