KNOX COUNTY - An ongoing investigation by special agents in TBI’s Drug Investigation Division and agents with the 5th Judicial District Drug Task Force has resulted in the indictment of 15 people. In December, TBI agents and DTF agents began investigating the sale of large quantities of methamphetamine in Knox County and surrounding areas. During … Continue reading Investigation into Distribution of Meth in East Tennessee Results in Multiple Indictments
Davidson County Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Solicitation, Exploitation of a Minor Following Undercover TBI Operation
DAVIDSON COUNTY - TBI special agents with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force posed as pre-teen and teenage girls in an undercover internet chat operation, resulting in the arrest of an Antioch man, for sending graphic photos and text messages. Since July, ICAC special agents conducted an undercover chat operation via social media … Continue reading Davidson County Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Solicitation, Exploitation of a Minor Following Undercover TBI Operation
Crossville Woman Charged in Drug Overdose Death
Updated 8/8/24 to correct the spelling of "Jericia". CUMBERLAND COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the second degree murder charge of a Crossville woman. On September 14, 2021, officers with the Crossville Police Department responded to a 911 call at … Continue reading Crossville Woman Charged in Drug Overdose Death
Crossville Officer Faces Assault Charge
CUMBERLAND COUNTY - A detective with the Crossville Police Department has been indicted on an assault charge, following an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. At the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, on June 17th, TBI special agents were requested to investigate an allegation that a Crossville … Continue reading Crossville Officer Faces Assault Charge
Campbell County Man Charged in July Homicide
CAMPBELL COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in an arrest in connection to a homicide that occurred last month. On July 17th, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI joined the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office … Continue reading Campbell County Man Charged in July Homicide
TBI Agents Investigating Hardin County Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATE (August 5, 2024/3:45p CT): The information in this statement has been updated to reflect additional facts gathered during the ongoing investigation. When the first responding deputy arrived and parked behind Jonathan Schutte's vehicle, he was immediately fired upon. The deputy returned fire before other deputies arrived at the scene. At the request of 24th … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Hardin County Officer-Involved Shooting
McMinn County Man Faces Additional Charges Stemming from Child Exploitation Operation
Rhea County - A Niota man who was charged during a TBI operation conducted earlier this year to identify child exploitation and sextortion victims faces new charges of sexual exploitation of a minor. Cody Gunter was arrested in April during 'Operation Protecting Tomorrow' and charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and Solicitation of a … Continue reading McMinn County Man Faces Additional Charges Stemming from Child Exploitation Operation
TBI Agents Investigating Monroe County Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATE: 8/2/24, 1:50 p.m.: The subject who died as a result of this incident has been identified as 49-year-old David Resmondo. At the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Shari Tayloe, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of a Friday morning shooting involving a deputy of the Monroe County Sheriff's Department. Preliminary … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Monroe County Officer-Involved Shooting
Now Hiring! TBI Announces Three Job Openings in Middle Tennessee
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. TBI POLICE OFFICER Protective Services Unit Davidson County 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Serves as first responder for any incident that may occur at Tennessee Bureau of Investigation facilities, or any area Tennessee Bureau of Investigation may be operating in. Performs … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Three Job Openings in Middle Tennessee
Two Charged In TBI Human Trafficking Investigation
MEIGS COUNTY - Two people face felony human trafficking charges following a six-month investigation by special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Human Trafficking Unit. Agents began investigating Tristin Epperson and Clarissa McKinney in early 2024, after receiving information concerning their interactions with a juvenile. On Thursday, the Meigs County Grand Jury returned … Continue reading Two Charged In TBI Human Trafficking Investigation
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