Paris Man Arrested Following Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Investigation

PARIS – An investigation by special agents with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, with the assistance of partner law enforcement agencies, has resulted in the arrest of a man from Paris. Yesterday, TBI agents received information of possible child sexual abuse material involving a young girl … Continue reading Paris Man Arrested Following Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Investigation

Blount County Man Identified as Homicide Victim Found in Loudon County Nearly Four Decades Ago

LOUDON COUNTY – A man whose remains were found in 1985 in Loudon County has been identified as a result of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Unidentified Human Remains DNA Initiative. On September 29, 1985, a body was discovered by two juveniles riding bicycles along Buttermilk Road off Interstate 40 in Lenoir City. Forensic anthropologists … Continue reading Blount County Man Identified as Homicide Victim Found in Loudon County Nearly Four Decades Ago

Former Mt. Juliet Officer Indicted, Charged in TBI Misconduct Case

MT. JULIET – A former Mt. Juliet police officer faces a set of charges following an investigation by TBI special agents. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Jason Lawson, TBI agents began investigating the actions of Franklin Deriggi (DOB 2/26/1972) earlier this summer. During the investigation, agents determined Deriggi misused criminal justice data … Continue reading Former Mt. Juliet Officer Indicted, Charged in TBI Misconduct Case

Cocke County Man Arrested, Charged with Murder of Neighbor

COCKE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a man in connection to a homicide that occurred over the weekend. On September 17th, at the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI special agents … Continue reading Cocke County Man Arrested, Charged with Murder of Neighbor

Now Hiring! Three Job Openings Announced at TBI Headquarters

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: Criminal History Examiner 1Criminal Records UnitTBI HeadquartersDavidson County Job Duties: Responsible for performing entry level criminal history examination work, to include verifying and updating criminal history information for dispositions, diversions, fingerprint submissions, and/or expungement orders. Performs background checks for … Continue reading Now Hiring! Three Job Openings Announced at TBI Headquarters

Nurse Indicted, Charged in TBI Drug Theft Case

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division have obtained an indictment for a nurse in connection to a drug theft case. Last July, after receiving information from the Tennessee Department of Human Services, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving Laural Beth Galyon (DOB 1/8/1974), a licensed practical … Continue reading Nurse Indicted, Charged in TBI Drug Theft Case

Parsons Man Arrested, Charged with Arson

PARSONS – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into a residential fire has resulted in the arrest of a man from Parsons. On Sunday, TBI fire investigators received requests from the Decatur County Fire Department and Decatur County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a fire that occurred in the … Continue reading Parsons Man Arrested, Charged with Arson

Caregiver Arrested, Charged in TBI Medicaid Fraud Case

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A Murfreesboro woman faces charges of Financial Exploitation and Theft following an investigation by special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division. In early May, agents began investigating allegations surrounding Teresa Ann Smith (DOB 4/14/1962), a paid caregiver, after receiving information from the Tennessee Department of Human … Continue reading Caregiver Arrested, Charged in TBI Medicaid Fraud Case

Henderson County Man Charged with Arson

HURON – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into a residential fire has resulted in the arrest of a Henderson County man. On Wednesday, TBI agents received requests from the Henderson County Fire Department and Henderson County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a house fire in the 1400 block … Continue reading Henderson County Man Charged with Arson

Cumberland County Homicide Victim Identified Nearly Four Decades After His Killer was Convicted

CUMBERLAND COUNTY – A man whose skeletal remains were found in 1983 in Cumberland County has been identified as a result of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Unidentified Human Remains DNA Initiative. On August 26, 1983, skeletal remains were discovered in a wooded area approximately 25 feet from Sycamore Lane in Crossville. A forensic pathologist … Continue reading Cumberland County Homicide Victim Identified Nearly Four Decades After His Killer was Convicted