NASHVILLE- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation today arrested a Robertson County woman after an investigation revealed that she was running a scheme involving Wal-Mart and Straightalk phone cards resulting in her stealing more than $200,000. Last month, the Robertson County grand jury indicted 21-year-old Alexandrea Petty, of Springfield, on one count of theft over $60,000. … Continue reading TBI arrests Robertson County woman in Wal-Mart Tracfone phone card scheme
TBI Makes Case in Humphreys County for Bribery of a Public Servant
NASHVILLE-The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s case against a Big Sandy, TN man resulted in a charge for the Bribery of a Public Servant. Yesterday afternoon, Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis received a phone call from Russell Eugene Downing III, age 37, stating that he wanted the Sheriff to tell a county subcommittee that he had … Continue reading TBI Makes Case in Humphreys County for Bribery of a Public Servant
TBI arrests former Lewis County trustee for theft and misconduct
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation today arrested the former Lewis County Trustee after he was indicted by the Lewis County grand jury for stealing county funds. Clark Carroll, 50, of Hohenwald, Tenn. was indicted on one count of theft over $10,000 and one count of official misconduct. While serving as the elected Lewis … Continue reading TBI arrests former Lewis County trustee for theft and misconduct
Multiple arrests made in Sevier County drug conspiracy case
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation along with the 4th Judicial District Attorney General, the Sevierville Police Department, Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Dandridge Police Department and 4th Judicial District Drug Task Force today made multiple arrests related to a drug conspiracy investigation involving the possession and distribution of illegally … Continue reading Multiple arrests made in Sevier County drug conspiracy case
TBI arrests Marshall County man on multiple count indictment for crimes against a child
NASHVILLE- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested a Marshall County man in Lewisburg yesterday on a multiple count indictment handed down by the Marshall County grand jury for sexual crimes committed against a female child. Stephen Douglas Smith, 52, of Cornersville, Tenn. was indicted on one count of rape of a child under age 13, … Continue reading TBI arrests Marshall County man on multiple count indictment for crimes against a child
TBI arrests former Hardin County deputy clerk for stealing from office
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation this week arrested a former deputy clerk who stole money from the Hardin County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office while she was employed after she was indicted by the Hardin County grand jury on Monday. Amber Renee Terry, 32, of Savannah, Tenn. was indicted on one count of … Continue reading TBI arrests former Hardin County deputy clerk for stealing from office
TBI arrests former correctional officer for misconduct
NASHVILLE- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation this afternoon arrested a former correctional officer for misconduct after he agreed to smuggle contraband into Riverbend Maximum Security Institution during a TBI sting last month. Kevin Simmons, 35, of Clarksville, Tenn. was indicted by the Wilson County grand jury earlier this week on one count of official misconduct. … Continue reading TBI arrests former correctional officer for misconduct
TBI arrests second subject in Johnson City Jail misconduct investigation
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation tonight arrested a second subject related to an investigation into misconduct at the Johnson City Jail after a Johnson City man was indicted by the Washington County grand jury earlier this week. David Garland, 38, of Johnson City, Tenn. was indicted on one count of theft … Continue reading TBI arrests second subject in Johnson City Jail misconduct investigation
TBI arrests former Johnson City Jail superintendent for theft
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation today arrested the former Johnson City Jail superintendent for theft after he was indicted by the Washington County grand jury earlier this week. Samuel Garland, 58, of Johnson City, Tenn. was indicted on one count of theft over $60,000. The 1st Judicial District Attorney General requested … Continue reading TBI arrests former Johnson City Jail superintendent for theft
Tennessee receives “A” from Shared Hope International for strength of human sex trafficking laws
NASHVILLE- Tennessee received an “A” from Shared Hope International’s 2013 state report card released yesterday with a score of 93.5, the highest of any other state rated in the Protected Innocence Challenge. In 2012, Tennessee was given a “C” on its state report card and showed significant improvement after bills cracking down on child sex … Continue reading Tennessee receives “A” from Shared Hope International for strength of human sex trafficking laws
