LaFollette Man Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Assault

CAMPBELL COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the indictment of a LaFollette man on a charge of aggravated assault. In July, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Agents joined the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office … Continue reading LaFollette Man Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Assault

Former School Nurse Indicted, Accused of Stealing Medication

CAMPBELL COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a former Campbell County school nurse. In December 2019, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Agents began investigating allegations of theft involving Sherry Lancaster (DOB 06/07/64). During the … Continue reading Former School Nurse Indicted, Accused of Stealing Medication

East Tennessee Mayor Indicted, Accused of Official Misconduct

CAMPBELL COUNTY – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury has resulted in the indictment of the LaFollette mayor.   In July, at the request of District Attorney General Nathan Nichols Pro Tempore, TBI Agents and investigators with the Comptroller’s … Continue reading East Tennessee Mayor Indicted, Accused of Official Misconduct

Campbell County Man Indicted on Solicitation and Sexual Exploitation Charges

Updated 01/09/20 at 5:30 p.m. ET to include additional information about the individual’s charges. CAMPBELL COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Campbell County man on solicitation and exploitation charges involving a minor. In April, at the request of 8th District Attorney … Continue reading Campbell County Man Indicted on Solicitation and Sexual Exploitation Charges

Suspect Identified in 1985 TBI Cold Case

CAMPBELL COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in a grand jury finding implicating a convicted felon in a more than 30-year old cold case. On January 1, 1985, TBI Special Agents were requested to investigate the homicide of a female whose bound body was found along … Continue reading Suspect Identified in 1985 TBI Cold Case

Three Men Indicted in Campbell County Jail Assault

CAMPBELL COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of three men in connection to an assault that occurred at the Campbell County Jail. In July, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Agents began investigating an alleged assault at the … Continue reading Three Men Indicted in Campbell County Jail Assault

LaFollette Councilwoman Indicted in TBI Misconduct Case

LAFOLLETTE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a member of the LaFollette City Council. On February 14th, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Agents began investigating a recording device that was found in the LaFollette City Hall Conference … Continue reading LaFollette Councilwoman Indicted in TBI Misconduct Case

Campbell County Homicide Victim Identified After More Than Three Decades as a Result of TBI Investigation

KNOXVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is asking for the public’s help in providing information about a homicide that took place more than 30 years ago. On January 1, 1985, TBI Special Agents were requested to work with the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office in investigating the homicide of a female whose body was found … Continue reading Campbell County Homicide Victim Identified After More Than Three Decades as a Result of TBI Investigation

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Campbell County

At the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Wednesday afternoon in LaFollette. Preliminary information indicates that just after 2:30 PM EST, the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a possible shooting at 116 Chapman Crest Drive. Campbell … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Campbell County

Kentucky Man Charged in Campbell County Arson Case

KNOXVILLE – A joint investigation has led to the indictment of a Kentucky man in connection to a fire that occurred in Campbell County earlier this year. On April 3rd, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Special Agents joined Tennessee Fire Investigative Services and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office in … Continue reading Kentucky Man Charged in Campbell County Arson Case