NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation expanded its program to provide a potentially life-saving resource to its Special Agents who might come into contact with fentanyl. In recent years, law enforcement agencies across the country have reported an increase in exposure to the powerful and potentially deadly painkiller, primarily in heroin recoveries. In … Continue reading TBI Expands Innovative Program to Protect Agents from Fentanyl Risks
Married Couple Charged in TBI Murder Investigation
COOKEVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Celina couple accused of murdering a woman previously reported as missing. At the request of former 13th District Attorney General Randy York, TBI Special Agents began investigating the death of Fonzie Loretta Bowmer on August 6, 2014. Earlier that day, … Continue reading Married Couple Charged in TBI Murder Investigation
Ongoing TBI Human Trafficking Investigation Yields Additional Arrest
NASHVILLE – As part of continuing casework into a Human Trafficking operation spanning several counties, Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Murfreesboro man accused of paying for sex with an underage victim. At the request of former 16th District Attorney General Bill Whitesell, TBI Special Agents began investigating … Continue reading Ongoing TBI Human Trafficking Investigation Yields Additional Arrest
Estate Executor Facing Theft Charge in TBI Probe
JOHNSON CITY – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a Meigs County man accused of stealing more than a quarter of a million dollars from an estate he administered. At the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI Special Agents began investigating Kenneth Leroy Bishop on … Continue reading Estate Executor Facing Theft Charge in TBI Probe
Former Bank Employee Nabbed in TBI Theft Case, Accused of Stealing Customer’s Money
NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Murfreesboro woman accused of misusing her position as a personal banker. At the request of former 16th District Attorney General Bill Whitesell, TBI Special Agents began investigating Conni Vongphakdy on June 20th. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed … Continue reading Former Bank Employee Nabbed in TBI Theft Case, Accused of Stealing Customer’s Money
Jamestown Woman Arrested, Charged with Killing Boyfriend’s Father
KNOXVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Jamestown woman accused of killing her boyfriend’s elderly father. At the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Special Agents began investigating the death of 88-year-old Clay York Sherrill on November 24th. Earlier that day, officers from the … Continue reading Jamestown Woman Arrested, Charged with Killing Boyfriend’s Father
Johnson City Man Nabbed in TBI/FBI Fraud Case
JOHNSON CITY – In a joint investigation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Johnson City man accused of fraudulently producing and selling identification cards. At the request of 1st District Attorney General Tony Clark, Agents joined the investigation into Gerardo Dario Sosa-Munoz … Continue reading Johnson City Man Nabbed in TBI/FBI Fraud Case
Former Greene County Probation Officer Charged with Official Misconduct, Official Oppression
JOHNSON CITY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Greene County probation officer accused of using his position to mistreat probationers assigned to him. On December 12th, 2013, at the request of then-3rd Judicial District Attorney General Berkeley Bell and the Greene … Continue reading Former Greene County Probation Officer Charged with Official Misconduct, Official Oppression
Former Utility Managers Charged in TBI Misconduct Case
JOHNSON CITY – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for two former employees of the Chuckey and Cross Anchor utility districts following a lengthy misconduct and theft investigation. At the request of former 3rd District Attorney General Berkeley Bell and with the assistance of the Tennessee Office of the Comptroller, … Continue reading Former Utility Managers Charged in TBI Misconduct Case
TBI Casework Yields Charges for Former Caregiver Accused of Patient Abuse
JOHNSON CITY – Special Agents in the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit have obtained indictments for a Greenville man accused of abusing a dependent adult in his care. After receiving information from Tennessee Department of Human Services’ Adult Protective Services unit, Agents began investigating Dominique Godbout on March 24th. During the course … Continue reading TBI Casework Yields Charges for Former Caregiver Accused of Patient Abuse
