NASHVILLE- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation today released its first-ever study on law enforcement’s use of deadly force and shooting incidents in Tennessee while in the line of duty. Different from the annual Law Enforcement Officers Killed or Assaulted (LEOKA) report, this report takes an in-depth look at officers who have used force or deadly … Continue reading TBI releases study of Tennessee law enforcement’s use of deadly force and shooting incidents from 2007-2011
TBI arrests two University of Tennessee at Martin students for sending threatening message to Facebook friend
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation last night arrested two University of Tennessee at Martin students for sending a threatening message to a Facebook friend last month for harassing the victim. Patrick Valdez (top photo), 18, and Erin Chism (bottom photo), 18, both of Martin, Tenn. were both charged with one count of … Continue reading TBI arrests two University of Tennessee at Martin students for sending threatening message to Facebook friend
TBI arrests Lebanon man for outdoor marijuana grow operation
NASHVILLE- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Lebanon, Tenn. man after a marijuana grow operation was spotted in his yard by the Governor’s Task Force on Marijuana Eradication today. Donald Robert Upchurch, 63, of Carthage Highway, was arrested and charged with cultivation of marijuana, possession for resale of a Schedule VI, possession of … Continue reading TBI arrests Lebanon man for outdoor marijuana grow operation
TBI arrests Haywood County woman for fraudulently obtaining Tennessee driver license
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation today arrested a Haywood County woman for fraudulently obtaining a Tennessee driver license after she was indicted by the Haywood County grand jury yesterday. Crystal Elaine Williams, 30, of Brownsville, Tenn. was indicted on one count of criminal simulation and one count of forgery. The 28th Judicial … Continue reading TBI arrests Haywood County woman for fraudulently obtaining Tennessee driver license
TBI arrests Gibson County mother for soliciting funds for alleged child with cancer
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation today arrested a Gibson County mother who solicited funds for her family saying her son has cancer, when in fact, he does not have the disease. Jamie Decker, 35, of Medina, Tenn. was arrested today and charged with one count of theft over $10,000. The 28th Judicial … Continue reading TBI arrests Gibson County mother for soliciting funds for alleged child with cancer
TBI arrests two individuals foiling Rutherford County murder-for-hire plot
NASHVILLE- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation overnight arrested two individuals in Rutherford County for planning to have one of their wives shot to death. Pratakkumer Patel (top photo), 31, of Gallatin was arrested at the Triple S Market in Gallatin on one count of conspiracy to commit first degree murder. Kalpesh Patel (bottom photo), 44, … Continue reading TBI arrests two individuals foiling Rutherford County murder-for-hire plot
TBI arrests Lebanon woman for neglect and abuse in daughter’s death
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation today arrested a Lebanon, Tenn. woman for the neglect and abuse that contributed to her 3-year-old daughter’s death earlier this year. The Van Buren County grand jury indicted her in the case yesterday.Twenty-two year old Samantha Brymer- Armstrong was indicted on one count of child abuse of a … Continue reading TBI arrests Lebanon woman for neglect and abuse in daughter’s death
Former Metropolitan Nashville Police officer indicted for official misconduct
NASHVILLE- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, in cooperation with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, investigated a former MNPD officer who was indicted by the Davidson County grand jury on one count of official misconduct earlier this month. The 20th Judicial District Attorney General’s office requested the investigation. Gerald McShepard, 38, of Nashville, turned himself into … Continue reading Former Metropolitan Nashville Police officer indicted for official misconduct
TBI arrests additional subject in gift card scheme
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation last night arrested an additional subject involved in a middle Tennessee gift card scheme after she was indicted by the Rutherford County grand jury earlier this month. Shandale Nicole Murray, 23, of Nashville, Tenn. was indicted on one count of theft over $500 and surrendered to TBI at … Continue reading TBI arrests additional subject in gift card scheme
TBI releases Domestic Violence Report 2010-2012
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation today released a study that analyzed the state’s domestic violence crime data as reported by law enforcement agencies through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS) program in an effort to gain more insight into the problem of domestic violence in Tennessee. The report analyzes offense data flagged … Continue reading TBI releases Domestic Violence Report 2010-2012
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