A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Bristol Police Department, the 2nd Judicial District Attorney General’s Office, and the Virginia State Police has resulted in the indictment of an Alabama man in connection to a homicide that occurred more than two decades ago. In April 2002, detectives with the Bristol, Tennessee Police Department … Continue reading Alabama Man Indicted, Charged in 2002 Bristol Cold Case
Graysville Man Charged in TBI Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY – An investigation involving special agents from the TBI’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, and members of the 12th Judicial District Drug Task Force has resulted in the arrest of a Graysville man. In October 2024, special agents arrested Michael Williford (DOB 11/18/1985) charging him with Sexual Exploitation of … Continue reading Graysville Man Charged in TBI Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation
Investigation Into TennCare Fraud Leads to Arrest of Memphis Woman
MEMPHIS – An investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Memphis woman. In January 2024, TBI received information from a TennCare Managed Care Organization alleging an employee was fraudulently submitting timesheets. During the course of the investigation, agents developed … Continue reading Investigation Into TennCare Fraud Leads to Arrest of Memphis Woman
White County Man Arrested, Charged in TBI Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation
WHITE COUNTY – Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force have arrested and charged a Sparta man in connection to an ongoing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) investigation. In December 2024, agents received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) concerning child … Continue reading White County Man Arrested, Charged in TBI Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation
TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest of Memphis Doctor
MEMPHIS – A Memphis doctor faces charges of TennCare fraud and theft of property following an investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. In February 2023, TBI’s MFCD special agents received a fraud referral from the TennCare Office of Program Integrity, alleging the unbundling of medical … Continue reading TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest of Memphis Doctor
Now Hiring! Special Agent, Forensic Scientist, Legal Instrument Examiner Positions Announced Across the State
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 Criminal Investigations Division: Criminal Investigations & Fire Investigations 6 Vacancies: Shelby/Tipton Shelby/Fayette Sumner Hawkins/Hancock Campbell Wayne/Lawrence/Giles/Maury/Williamson – Fire Investigator Job Duties: Responsible for conducting criminal investigations, processing crime scenes, and developing prosecutable criminal cases … Continue reading Now Hiring! Special Agent, Forensic Scientist, Legal Instrument Examiner Positions Announced Across the State
Whitwell Man Arrested, Charged in Homicide Investigation
MARION COUNTY – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Department and members of the 12th Judicial Drug Task Force, have arrested a Whitwell man in connection to a homicide. At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, special agents began investigating the death … Continue reading Whitwell Man Arrested, Charged in Homicide Investigation
Nashville Man Charged in Drug Overdose Deaths
CHEATHAM COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Criminal Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in second degree murder charges for a Nashville man. On September 2, 2022, coworkers of Anthony Pedroncelli (DOB 06/16/1970) noticed his absence from work. On September 6, 2022, when Pedroncelli still had not shown up … Continue reading Nashville Man Charged in Drug Overdose Deaths
Assisted Living Facility Owner Indicted, Facing Numerous Felony Charges
JOHNSON COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of the owner of an assisted living facility. In June 2024, after receiving a referral from Adult Protective Services, TBI special agents began investigating allegations involving … Continue reading Assisted Living Facility Owner Indicted, Facing Numerous Felony Charges
Perry County Man Arrested, Charged with Murder of Neighbor
PERRY COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Perry County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a man in connection to a homicide that occurred over the weekend. On March 16th, at the request of 32nd Judicial District Attorney General Hans Schwendimann, TBI special agents joined … Continue reading Perry County Man Arrested, Charged with Murder of Neighbor
