FENTRESS COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of the Fentress County Sheriff and a former detective. In April, at the request of the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Sheriff Michael A. Reagon (DOB: 06/14/67) and former … Continue reading East Tennessee Sheriff and Former Detective Indicted, Accused of Tampering with Government Records
Fentress County Couple Indicted, Accused of Financially Exploiting Elderly Relatives
FENTRESS COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of two people accused of financially exploiting an elderly couple in Fentress County. In May, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating allegations of financial exploitation involving Bucky Joe … Continue reading Fentress County Couple Indicted, Accused of Financially Exploiting Elderly Relatives
Jamestown Man Arrested, Charged with Violation of the Sex Offender Registry
FENTRESS COUNTY – Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force have arrested and charged a Jamestown man with violating the Sex Offender Registry. In July, agents received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, concerning child sexual abuse material being distributed on Kik. … Continue reading Jamestown Man Arrested, Charged with Violation of the Sex Offender Registry
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Jamestown
UPDATED 3/14/24 at 4:15 p.m. ET: The deceased individual has been identified as Raul Portugal (DOB: 4/20/76). UPDATED 4/10/24 at 2:20 p.m. ET to clarify the series of events when officers arrived to the scene. At the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Jamestown
Former Fentress County Corrections Officer Indicted, Charged in TBI Misconduct Investigation
FENTRESS COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Fentress County corrections officer. In July 2023, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Coltan Daniel Jones (DOB: 10/21/99). The investigation revealed … Continue reading Former Fentress County Corrections Officer Indicted, Charged in TBI Misconduct Investigation
Fentress County Homicide Investigation Results in Two Arrests
FENTRESS COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of two people in connection to a homicide that occurred in Jamestown in May. On May 29th, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI special … Continue reading Fentress County Homicide Investigation Results in Two Arrests
Former Fentress County Corrections Officer Indicted, Charged with Statutory Rape
FENTRESS COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Fentress County corrections officer accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with a minor. In October 2021, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI special agents began investigating allegations … Continue reading Former Fentress County Corrections Officer Indicted, Charged with Statutory Rape
Joint Investigation Results in Indictment of Former Fentress County Deputy
FENTRESS COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury has led to the indictment of a former Fentress County deputy on theft charges. In March 2020, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began … Continue reading Joint Investigation Results in Indictment of Former Fentress County Deputy
Former Deputy Indicted, Accused of Misconduct
FENTRESS COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Fentress County deputy. In October 2020, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating Derek Cull Richards (DOB 12/29/78) after the Fentress County Sheriff's Department discovered possible … Continue reading Former Deputy Indicted, Accused of Misconduct
Fentress County Man Indicted, Accused of Statutory Rape
FENTRESS COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Fentress County man accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with a minor. In June, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Special Agents began investigating Stewart Dwain Matthews. During the … Continue reading Fentress County Man Indicted, Accused of Statutory Rape
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