NASHVILLE – Special Agents in the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Human Trafficking Unit, working alongside local and federal partners, have arrested and charged a Nashville man accused of trafficking a 12-year-old from Texas for the purposes of commercial sex. On Friday evening, the TBI received information from the U.S. Marshals Service about the possible whereabouts … Continue reading Missing 12-Year-Old Rescued, Nashville Man Charged in TBI Human Trafficking Case
TBI Case Leads to Theft Charges Against Bristol Attorney
JOHNSON CITY – As the result of ongoing casework, Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained additional indictments for a Bristol attorney charged in connection with stealing from an estate in which he was serving as executor. At the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI Special Agents began investigating … Continue reading TBI Case Leads to Theft Charges Against Bristol Attorney
Two Charged Following Officer-Involved Shooting Incident in Hickman County
NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation of an officer-involved shooting in Hickman County Tuesday night has resulted in the arrest of two men. At the request of 21st District Attorney General Kim Helper, TBI Special Agents began investigating an officer-involved shooting incident that occurred just before midnight in … Continue reading Two Charged Following Officer-Involved Shooting Incident in Hickman County
TBI Casework Yields Murder Charge in Hardin County Investigation
JACKSON – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a Selmer man accused in connection to the homicide of a Shiloh man earlier this year. At the request of 24th District Attorney General Matthew Stowe, TBI Agents began investigating the death of Sidney Layne Burks on May 5th, a … Continue reading TBI Casework Yields Murder Charge in Hardin County Investigation
Carroll County Man Arrested on Multiple Drug-Related Charges
JACKSON – An investigation by Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and other West Tennessee law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of a McKenzie man on drug-related charges. Special Agents began investigating a complaint against Tanner Scott Workman, following a tip. Agents and detectives with the … Continue reading Carroll County Man Arrested on Multiple Drug-Related Charges
Two Adults, Two Juveniles Charged in Fayette County Home Invasion
JACKSON – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and deputies with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the arrest of two adults and two juveniles, who face multiple charges related to a June home invasion. At the request of 25th District Attorney General Mike Dunavant, on June … Continue reading Two Adults, Two Juveniles Charged in Fayette County Home Invasion
Hamblen County Child Rape Suspect Captured in Oklahoma
JOHNSON CITY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a fugitive wanted out of Hamblen County on rape and theft charges. On July 18th, at the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI Special Agents with assistance from the Hamblen County Sheriff’s … Continue reading Hamblen County Child Rape Suspect Captured in Oklahoma
Threatening Letters Lead to Additional Charges for Maury County Inmate
NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Mt. Pleasant man accused of sending threatening letters to several government officials, including judges, district attorneys, and a state Supreme Court justice. At the request of 22nd District Attorney General Brent Cooper, TBI Agents began investigating James Earl Dillehay on … Continue reading Threatening Letters Lead to Additional Charges for Maury County Inmate
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New Indictments Announced for Two Suspects in TBI Human Trafficking Case
NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained additional indictments for two individuals already facing charges in connection to an ongoing TBI juvenile human sex trafficking investigation. After receiving information from the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, TBI Agents opened this case on July 8, 2015. During the course of the … Continue reading New Indictments Announced for Two Suspects in TBI Human Trafficking Case
