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

Ohio Man Charged in 2014 Sevier County Murder

KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and investigators with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of an Ohio man, charged in the 2014 murder of a Sevier County woman. At the request of 4th District Attorney General James B. Dunn, TBI Special Agents joined … Continue reading Ohio Man Charged in 2014 Sevier County Murder

Ripley Man Charged in Lauderdale County Murder

MEMPHIS – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Ripley man on murder and weapons charges.                                                                    At the request of 25th District Attorney General Mike Dunavant, TBI Special Agents joined Ripley police officers in investigating a shooting that occurred on May 10th in Lauderdale … Continue reading Ripley Man Charged in Lauderdale County Murder

Davidson County Caregiver Indicted on Murder Charge

NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has resulted in the arrest of a Hermitage caregiver who is charged with murder. On October 29, 2015, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Special Agents joined investigators with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department and the Department of Intellectual and … Continue reading Davidson County Caregiver Indicted on Murder Charge

Rogersville Fugitive Captured in Hawkins County

NASHVILLE – A Rogersville man who was added to the TBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted list Thursday was captured later that afternoon in Hawkins County. Gary Simpson, 57, was wanted by the Rogersville Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for Especially Aggravated Kidnapping. On May 4th, Simpson kidnapped 9-year-old Carlie Marie Trent from … Continue reading Rogersville Fugitive Captured in Hawkins County

5-12-16 AMBER Alert Canceled for Carlie Trent

Carlie Trent was found, safe, Thursday afternoon, a week after an AMBER Alert was issued after her uncle Gary Simpson kidnapped her from school. Two Hawkins County men spotted Carlie and Simpson while riding on their property on Hawkins County, and contacted authorities. Below is the statement TBI Director Mark Gwyn delivered upon learning of … Continue reading 5-12-16 AMBER Alert Canceled for Carlie Trent