NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released two reports, detailing the volume and nature of crime identified as hate crime and crime occurring in the state’s schools. The annual studies compile crime data submitted to TBI by the state’s law enforcement agencies through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the findings … Continue reading New TBI Studies Detail Hate Crime, Reported Crime on School Campuses
Two-Year Drug Investigation Nets Ten Arrests in East Tennessee
JOHNSON CITY – A joint investigation, including Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, agents with the 2nd Judicial District Drug Task Force, the Kingsport Vice Unit, the Office of the Inspector General, and the offices of 1st District Attorney General Tony Clark and 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, has resulted in the … Continue reading Two-Year Drug Investigation Nets Ten Arrests in East Tennessee
TBI Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Chattanooga
NASHVILLE – A man from Knoxville who was added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Top Ten Most Wanted list on May 19th was arrested Tuesday afternoon in Chattanooga. Marquez Travell Billingsley, 18, was taken into custody by Agents with the TBI, U.S. Marshals and officers with the Chattanooga Police Department. The apprehension was made … Continue reading TBI Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Chattanooga
Man Arrested, Accused of Shooting Sheriff’s Deputy Following Pursuit
CHATTANOOGA – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Dunlap man accused of shooting a Sequatchie County deputy following a Wednesday night pursuit. At the request of 12th District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor, TBI Special Agents began investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting of Sequatchie County Sheriff's Department … Continue reading Man Arrested, Accused of Shooting Sheriff’s Deputy Following Pursuit
Attorney Indicted, Charged in TBI Theft Case
KNOXVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation obtained indictments today for an attorney accused of taking money from a trust account intended for his clients for his personal use. At the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Agents began investigating Conrad Mark Troutman on January 25th. During the course … Continue reading Attorney Indicted, Charged in TBI Theft Case
Campbell County Attorney Charged with Stealing from Clients’ Accounts
KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Campbell County attorney after being indicted on multiple counts of theft. At the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, on December 28, 2015, TBI Special Agents began investigating complaints of theft against Campbell … Continue reading Campbell County Attorney Charged with Stealing from Clients’ Accounts
Clinic Owner Arrested on Drug, Identity Theft Charges
NASHVILLE – A joint investigation with Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and investigators with the McEwen Police Department has resulted in the arrest of the owner/operator of a clinic in McEwen on charges related to drug diversion and prescription fraud. At the request of 23rd District Attorney General Ray Crouch, on March … Continue reading Clinic Owner Arrested on Drug, Identity Theft Charges
Former Caretaker Charged with Assault of Autistic Patient
KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, along with other state and county agencies, has resulted in the arrest of a former caretaker charged with assaulting an autistic patient. On November 24, 2015, TBI Special Agents were notified by a detective with the … Continue reading Former Caretaker Charged with Assault of Autistic Patient
32 Arrested in Knoxville Human Trafficking Operation
KNOXVILLE – A three-day operation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and detectives with the Knoxville Police Department to combat human trafficking in Knoxville has resulted in the arrest of 32 men and women on prostitution and human trafficking-related charges. Two of the men, including a children’s minister, responded to ads for … Continue reading 32 Arrested in Knoxville Human Trafficking Operation
Police Detective Facing Charges in TBI Perjury Case
CHATTANOOGA – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Gatlinburg Police Department detective accused of making false statements during a juvenile court proceeding. At the request of 11th District Attorney General Neal Pinkston, TBI Special Agents began investigating Floyd Rodney Burns on February 17th. During the course of the … Continue reading Police Detective Facing Charges in TBI Perjury Case
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