Former Cheatham County Deputy Faces Rape, Assault, and Vandalism Charges

CHEATHAM COUNTY – An investigation by TBI special agents has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a former Cheatham County deputy. At the request of the 23rd Judicial District Attorney General Ray Crouch, on October 2nd, TBI special agents began investigating allegations that Jeffrey Key (DOB 7/26/1979) had raped a woman.  During the course of … Continue reading Former Cheatham County Deputy Faces Rape, Assault, and Vandalism Charges

Nashville Man Charged in Drug Overdose Deaths

CHEATHAM COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Criminal Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in second degree murder charges for a Nashville man. On September 2, 2022, coworkers of Anthony Pedroncelli (DOB 06/16/1970) noticed his absence from work. On September 6, 2022, when Pedroncelli still had not shown up … Continue reading Nashville Man Charged in Drug Overdose Deaths

Cheatham County Man Charged with Child Abuse, Aggravated Neglect

CHEATHAM COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Chapmansboro man, who was arrested and charged in connection to the 2023 death of his child. On July 23rd, 2023, at the request of 23rd Judicial District Attorney General Ray Crouch, TBI agents joined the … Continue reading Cheatham County Man Charged with Child Abuse, Aggravated Neglect

Investigation into Child’s Death Results in Woman’s Indictment

CHEATHAM COUNTY – A Springfield woman faces multiple charges following an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into the death of a Chapmansboro child. At the request of 23rd District Attorney General Ray Crouch, on July 23, 2023, TBI agents joined the Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office and Tennessee Highway Patrol in … Continue reading Investigation into Child’s Death Results in Woman’s Indictment

Work of TBI DNA Cold Case Initiative Leads to Identity of Murder Victim from 40+ Years Ago

CHEATHAM COUNTY– A juvenile whose skeletal remains were found in the early 1980s in Cheatham County has been identified, and special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are asking for the public’s help to determine who killed her. On October 21, 1981, skeletal remains were discovered at what was then the county’s old landfill, … Continue reading Work of TBI DNA Cold Case Initiative Leads to Identity of Murder Victim from 40+ Years Ago

Homicide Victim Identified after more than Three Decades, as Part of TBI DNA Cold Case Initiative

CHEATHAM COUNTY– A woman whose skeletal remains were found in 1985 in Cheatham County has been identified, and special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are asking for the public’s assistance in determining who killed her. In March 1985, skeletal remains were discovered near a creek bank by a motorist having vehicle trouble along … Continue reading Homicide Victim Identified after more than Three Decades, as Part of TBI DNA Cold Case Initiative

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Cheatham County

At the request of 23rd Judicial District Attorney General Ray Crouch, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday night in Cheatham County. Preliminary information indicates that the incident began when the Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office received reports of a vehicle traveling recklessly at a high rate of speed. … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Cheatham County

Former Deputy Arrested, Charged with Sexual Battery

CHEATHAM COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a former Cheatham County deputy. On September 4, 2020, 23rd District Attorney General Ray Crouch requested the TBI to investigate allegations of sexual battery by an off-duty sergeant with the Cheatham County Sheriff’s … Continue reading Former Deputy Arrested, Charged with Sexual Battery

Former Cheatham County Deputy Charged with Theft

CHEATHAM COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a former Cheatham County deputy on theft charges. At the request of 23rd District Attorney General Ray Crouch, in June, TBI Agents began investigating then-Deputy William Johnson on theft allegations. During the course … Continue reading Former Cheatham County Deputy Charged with Theft

TBI Agents Investigating Cheatham County Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting

At the request of 23rd District Attorney Ray Crouch, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday night in Cheatham County. The incident happened at approximately 11:15 p.m. at a home in the 1000 block of Pheasant Court in Kingston Springs. Initial reports from the scene indicate a deputy from … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Cheatham County Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting