NASHVILLE – A Benton County man, added to the TBI Most Wanted list yesterday and taken into custody hours later in Nashville, has been charged in connection with the murder of an acquaintance in Benton County. On June 9th, at the request of 24th Judicial District Attorney General Neil Thompson, TBI special agents joined the … Continue reading Most Wanted Fugitive Charged in Benton County Homicide
Former Officer Charged with Reckless Endangerment, Aggravated Assault
RUTHERFORD COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into a shooting incident involving a now-former LaVergne police officer has resulted in an indictment. On April 6th, at the request of 16th Judicial District Attorney General Jennings Jones, TBI agents began investigating a complaint that then-LaVergne Police Officer Gavin Schoeberl … Continue reading Former Officer Charged with Reckless Endangerment, Aggravated Assault
Sneedville Man Indicted, Accused of Threatening Public Officials
HANCOCK COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into threats made against public officials has resulted in the indictment of a Sneedville man. In January, at the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI special agents began investigating allegations involving Marty Ray Rouse (DOB: 11/30/77). During … Continue reading Sneedville Man Indicted, Accused of Threatening Public Officials
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in McNairy County
Updated 6/12/23 at 10:45 a.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Adam L. Timberlake (DOB: 2/24/95) of Adamsville. At the request of 25th Judicial District Attorney General Mark Davidson, TBI Special Agents continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that happened overnight Sunday in McNairy County. Preliminary information indicates that just before midnight, an officer with … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in McNairy County
Former Food Bank Director Indicted on Theft and Prostitution Charges
SUMNER COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, and the Gallatin Police Department has resulted in the indictment of a Bethpage man accused of stealing thousands from the food bank where he worked. In May 2022, at the request of 18th Judicial District … Continue reading Former Food Bank Director Indicted on Theft and Prostitution Charges
TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest in Memphis
MEMPHIS – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of a Memphis woman. In December 2022, TBI received information from BlueCross BlueShield, a TennCare Managed Care Organization, alleging a caregiver had submitted bills for services that were never provided. During the investigation, … Continue reading TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest in Memphis
Arrests in Multi-Agency West Tennessee Human Trafficking Operation
JACKSON – An undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, Jackson Police Department, Madison County Sheriff’s Office, 26th Judicial Drug Task Force, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Department of Homeland Security – Homeland Security Investigations has resulted in the arrest of individuals accused of seeking illicit … Continue reading Arrests in Multi-Agency West Tennessee Human Trafficking Operation
Former Warren County Investigator Charged with Official Misconduct
WARREN COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into actions of a now-former investigator with the Warren County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in an indictment. In September 2022, at the request of 31st Judicial District Attorney General Chris Stanford, TBI agents began investigating then-drug investigator Steven Carpenter on complaints … Continue reading Former Warren County Investigator Charged with Official Misconduct
Now Hiring! New Opportunity at TBI Headquarters
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: CJIS SUPPORT SPECIALISTLaw Enforcement Support Unit (LESU)TBI Headquarters/Davidson County1 Vacancy Job Duties:Responsible for conducting National Crime Information Center (NCIC) training and providing assistance to law enforcement agencies with all NCIC-related questions. Teaches NCIC Basic Certification, Terminal Agency Contact (TAC) … Continue reading Now Hiring! New Opportunity at TBI Headquarters
Crockett County Man Arrested, Charged with Aggravated Rape
ALAMO – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Alamo Police Department, and Crockett County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Crockett County man in connection with a home burglary and sexual assault in Alamo. On May 27th, at the request of 28th District Attorney General Frederick … Continue reading Crockett County Man Arrested, Charged with Aggravated Rape
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