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

TBI Case: Attorney Charged, Accused of Forging Client Signatures, Stealing Settlement Funds

MEMPHIS – Ongoing casework by Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in charges for a Memphis attorney, accused of forging signatures and stealing settlement money intended for at least two clients. At the request of 30th District Attorney General Amy Weirich, TBI Special Agents began investigating George Skouteris on May 4, … Continue reading TBI Case: Attorney Charged, Accused of Forging Client Signatures, Stealing Settlement Funds

Joint Investigation Yields Homicide Charge in Dickson Woman’s Death

NASHVILLE – In a joint investigation, Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and investigators from the Dickson Police Department have charged a White Bluff man in connection to the death of his former neighbor. At the request of the Dickson Police Department and 23rd District Attorney General Ray Crouch, TBI Agents joined the … Continue reading Joint Investigation Yields Homicide Charge in Dickson Woman’s Death

Knox County Man Added to TBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted List

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to the state’s Top Ten Most Wanted list, Marquez Travell Billingsley. Billingsley is wanted by the Knoxville Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for aggravated assault, carjacking, aggravated robbery and possession of a stolen weapon. Billingsley is also a person of interest … Continue reading Knox County Man Added to TBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted List

Medical Clinic Owner Busted in Joint Prescription Drug Fraud Case

KNOXVILLE –A joint investigation by several law enforcement agencies has resulted in indictments for a Union County woman accused of misusing her position as owner and operator of a medical clinic to commit a variety of crimes, including identity theft. TBI Agents in its Drug Investigation Division began investigating Kristi Lynn Walker, who owned and … Continue reading Medical Clinic Owner Busted in Joint Prescription Drug Fraud Case

Former Bookkeeper Nabbed in TBI Multi-Million Dollar Theft Case

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Lincoln County woman accused of misusing her position as a bookkeeper for her own financial gain. At the request of 17th District Attorney General Robert Carter, TBI Special Agents began investigating Valorie Diane Bradley on January 25th. During the course … Continue reading Former Bookkeeper Nabbed in TBI Multi-Million Dollar Theft Case