SODDY DAISY – An undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Soddy Daisy Police Department, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, and the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force has led to the arrest of five individuals. On April 26th, as part of an undercover operation aimed at addressing human trafficking in the … Continue reading Joint Human Trafficking Operation Yields Five Arrests
Former Jail Nurse Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct
SCOTT COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Scott County Jail nurse. In October, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Tonja York Draughn (DOB: 12/21/64). During the course … Continue reading Former Jail Nurse Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct
White House Man Arrested, Charged in Sumner County Arson Investigation
SUMNER COUNTY – An investigation by Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents specializing in fire investigations has resulted in the arrest of a White House man in connection to multiple vehicle fires. On Thursday, April 24th, at the request of 18th Judicial District Attorney General Ray Whitley, TBI agents joined the Millersville Police Department in investigating … Continue reading White House Man Arrested, Charged in Sumner County Arson Investigation
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Johnson County
At the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Johnson County. At around 12:30 p.m., deputies with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office spotted a vehicle traveling along Highway 421 just outside of Mountain City that was the … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Johnson County
Johnson City Man Arrested in Ongoing Child Exploitation Investigation
WASHINGTON COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with TBI’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad and the Newport Police Department in New Hampshire has resulted in the arrest of a Johnson City man. Last month, detectives in Newport, New Hampshire, received information that a minor was sending child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to … Continue reading Johnson City Man Arrested in Ongoing Child Exploitation Investigation
Now Hiring! TBI Announces Criminal History Examiner Job Openings in Nashville
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: CRIMINAL HISTORY EXAMINER 1 CRIMINAL RECORDS UNIT 2 VACANCIES Nashville, Davidson County JOB DUTIES: Criminal History Examiners receive and process criminal history information from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, court clerks, and the general public by utilizing appropriate … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Criminal History Examiner Job Openings in Nashville
Former Police Officer and Wife Charged Following Child Abuse Investigation
HENRY COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a now-former Paris police officer and his wife accused of child abuse and neglect. On April 10th, at the request of 24th Judicial District Attorney General Neil Thompson, TBI special agents joined the Department of Children’s Services … Continue reading Former Police Officer and Wife Charged Following Child Abuse Investigation
Knoxville Man Arrested, Charged in Hancock County Arson Investigation
HANCOCK COUNTY - A joint investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Knoxville man in connection to a residential fire that occurred earlier this year. In February, TBI special agent fire investigators joined the Hancock County Sheriff’s … Continue reading Knoxville Man Arrested, Charged in Hancock County Arson Investigation
Joint Human Trafficking Operation Yields Nine Arrests
HENDERSONVILLE – An undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Hendersonville Police Department, the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, members of the 18th Judicial Drug Task Force, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Office of 18th Judicial District Attorney General Ray Whitley has led to the arrest of nine individuals. On April 11th … Continue reading Joint Human Trafficking Operation Yields Nine Arrests
Lincoln County Man Charged in TBI Child Exploitation Case
LINCOLN COUNTY – Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad have obtained indictments charging an Ardmore man in connection to an ongoing child exploitation case. In 2023, agents received a tip concerning a subject using the online messaging platform Kik to talk about sexually abusing children and share … Continue reading Lincoln County Man Charged in TBI Child Exploitation Case
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