KNOXVILLE – A joint investigation between the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the 4th Judicial District Drug Task Force, the 4th District Attorney General’s Office and the Cocke County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the arrest of four Cocke County residents on various drug charges. In January 2014, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation initiated an investigation … Continue reading Joint Investigation Leads to Arrest of Four on Drug Charges
TBI Top Ten Fugitive from Warren County Captured in Florida
NASHVILLE - A fugitive on the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Top Ten Most Wanted list, Bryan James Cooke, was captured Tuesday morning in Jacksonville, Florida, a day after being added to the list. Early this morning, Cooke was arrested at a hotel in Jacksonville by officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. A Jeep that had … Continue reading TBI Top Ten Fugitive from Warren County Captured in Florida
Warren 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, Bryan James Cooke of McMinnville. Bryan Cooke is wanted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Warren County Sheriff’s Department. On June 29th, Gail and Gary Dodson were found deceased in their residence in Warren … Continue reading Warren County Man Added to TBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted List
TBI School Crime Report Shows Continued Decreases
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its annual study into the volume and type of crime on school campuses in Tennessee. The study, “School Crime 2012-2014,” utilizes data collected by TBI in 2012, 2013, and 2014 through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the report’s findings: From 2012 to 2014, … Continue reading TBI School Crime Report Shows Continued Decreases
TBI Arrests THP Trooper, Suspected Drug Dealer Following Six-Month Investigation
MEMPHIS – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Drug Investigation Division have arrested a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper accused of buying illegal narcotics while on duty. At the request of 25th District Attorney General Mike Dunavant, TBI Special Agents began investigating Mark D. Williams in early 2015. Today, as part of the ongoing … Continue reading TBI Arrests THP Trooper, Suspected Drug Dealer Following Six-Month Investigation
TBI Graduates First Class of Criminal Justice Academy Students
NASHVILLE – The inaugural class of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Criminal Justice Academy graduated today, in a ceremony held at the TBI headquarters. More than 100 college students from across the state applied for the Academy, and 21 students representing 20 different colleges in Tennessee attended the week-long training. The Criminal Justice Academy was … Continue reading TBI Graduates First Class of Criminal Justice Academy Students
White County Man Arrested, Charged in Ongoing Shooting Investigation
COOKEVILLE – Working alongside investigators from the White County Sheriff’s Office and the office of the 13th District Attorney General, Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested a Sparta man accused of attempted murder in connection to a shooting on Thursday night. At the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, … Continue reading White County Man Arrested, Charged in Ongoing Shooting Investigation
Claiborne Deputy Fired, Arrested & Charged Following TBI Extortion Investigation
KNOXVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested a now former Claiborne County deputy accused of extorting money from an individual he was investigating. After receiving information from the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department, 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler requested TBI Special Agents investigate Robert Glenn Chadwell on June 16th. During … Continue reading Claiborne Deputy Fired, Arrested & Charged Following TBI Extortion Investigation
Former Benton County Animal Control Officer Indicted on Theft, Misconduct Charges
JACKSON – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and investigators with the State Comptroller’s Office has resulted in a former Benton County animal control officer being indicted on charges of theft and misconduct. At the request of 24th District Attorney General Matt Stowe, TBI Special Agents, working alongside investigators … Continue reading Former Benton County Animal Control Officer Indicted on Theft, Misconduct Charges
Van Buren County Man Indicted on Aggravated Child Neglect Charge
COOKEVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in a Spencer man being indicted on a charge of aggravated child neglect related to the death of his 7-month-old daughter. At the request of 31st District Attorney General Lisa Zavogiannis, TBI Special Agents began investigating the death of an … Continue reading Van Buren County Man Indicted on Aggravated Child Neglect Charge
