MARION COUNTY - An undercover operation by special agents with the TBI's Human Trafficking Unit, the Marion County Sheriff's Office, and the 12th Judicial District Drug Task Force resulted in arrests, with two individuals accepting treatment. Over a two-day period starting August 7th, as part of an undercover operation aimed at addressing human trafficking in … Continue reading Marion County Human Trafficking Operation Results in Arrests
Gallatin Woman Charged in June Home Explosion
Sumner County - A Gallatin woman is in jail after being indicted on charges of aggravated arson and felony vandalism stemming from the explosion of the duplex where she lived. At the request of 18th Judicial District Attorney General Ray Whitley and the Gallatin Police Department, on June 14th, TBI special agents responded to a … Continue reading Gallatin Woman Charged in June Home Explosion
Lafayette Woman Faces Charges Related to Her Son’s Death
SMITH COUNTY - A TBI investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Macon County woman, who faces charges related to the shooting death of her son. At the request of the 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson, TBI agents were requested to investigate the January 30th shooting death of Theodore Taylor (DOB 01/03/2003), … Continue reading Lafayette Woman Faces Charges Related to Her Son’s Death
Investigation into Distribution of Meth in East Tennessee Results in Multiple Indictments
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
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