Man Arrested for Violation of Parole

MEMPHIS – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Somerville Police Department, and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of Lucius Nathanial Mason, Sr. for violation of his parole. On December 24th, at the request of the 25th District Attorney General Mark … Continue reading Man Arrested for Violation of Parole

TBI Agents Investigating Fayette County Officer-Involved Shooting

At the request of 25th District Attorney General Mike Dunavant, TBI Special Agents continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred earlier this evening in Somerville, Fayette County. Preliminary information indicates the incident began at approximately 6:15 PM, when authorities in Fayette County received a 911 call, alerting them to an intoxicated … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Fayette County Officer-Involved Shooting

Moscow City Alderman Indicted on Charges of Voter Fraud, False Statement

MEMPHIS – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Moscow City Alderman on charges of violating election laws.                                                                 At the request of 25th District Attorney General Mike Dunavant, on November 1, 2016, TBI Special Agents began investigating Virgil Jones on complaints of election law … Continue reading Moscow City Alderman Indicted on Charges of Voter Fraud, False Statement

Woman Indicted, Accused of Giving False Information in Shooting Case

  JACKSON – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for an Oakland woman accused of providing authorities false information during a shooting investigation. At the request of 25th District Attorney General Mike Dunavant, TBI Special Agents joined the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department in the investigation into a shooting that occurred … Continue reading Woman Indicted, Accused of Giving False Information in Shooting Case

Two Adults, Two Juveniles Charged in Fayette County Home Invasion

JACKSON – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and deputies with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the arrest of two adults and two juveniles, who face multiple charges related to a June home invasion.                                                             At the request of 25th District Attorney General Mike Dunavant, on June … Continue reading Two Adults, Two Juveniles Charged in Fayette County Home Invasion

TBI Case Yields Charges for Man Accused of Threatening Judge

MEMPHIS – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside investigators from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, have arrested and charged an Oakland man accused of threatening the life of a judge. On Sunday, at the request of 25th District Attorney General Mike Dunavant, TBI Special Agents began investigating allegations of threats against … Continue reading TBI Case Yields Charges for Man Accused of Threatening Judge

Attorney Facing Additional Charges in Murder-for-Hire Plot Targeting His Wife

JACKSON – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Memphis-area attorney accused of trying to hire hit-men, on two separate occasions, to kill his wife. At the request of 25th District Attorney General Mike Dunavant, TBI Special Agents began investigating Fred Auston Wortman III on June 4th. During the … Continue reading Attorney Facing Additional Charges in Murder-for-Hire Plot Targeting His Wife

TBI Arrests, Charges Memphis-Area Attorney in Murder-for-Hire Plot

JACKSON – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested a Collierville attorney accused of trying to hire someone to kill his estranged wife. At the request of 25th District Attorney General Mike Dunavant, TBI Special Agents began investigating Fred Auston Wortman III on June 4th. Several days earlier, a concerned citizen contacted … Continue reading TBI Arrests, Charges Memphis-Area Attorney in Murder-for-Hire Plot