HANCOCK COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Drug Investigation Division, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, and the 3rd Judicial District Drug Task Force (DTF) into an overdose death has resulted in the arrest of three people. In December 2024, TBI special agents joined investigators with the Hancock … Continue reading Investigation into Hancock County Overdose Death Leads to Three Arrests
Claiborne County Man Indicted, Charged in Hancock County Attempted Murder Investigation
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Claiborne County man accused in connection to an attempted murder that occurred in Hancock County. In August, at the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI agents began investigating an assault involving Colby Seals. … Continue reading Claiborne County Man Indicted, Charged in Hancock County Attempted Murder Investigation
Hancock County School Board Member Indicted, Charged with Solicitation of a Minor
HANCOCK COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in indictment of a member of the Hancock County School Board accused of trying to solicit a minor for sexual activity. In August, at the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving … Continue reading Hancock County School Board Member Indicted, Charged with Solicitation of a Minor
Knoxville Man Arrested, Charged in Hancock County Arson Investigation
HANCOCK COUNTY - A joint investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Knoxville man in connection to a residential fire that occurred earlier this year. In February, TBI special agent fire investigators joined the Hancock County Sheriff’s … Continue reading Knoxville Man Arrested, Charged in Hancock County Arson Investigation
TBI Charges Jail Inmate Accused of Threats Targeting Judge, DA
HANCOCK COUNTY - Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have charged an inmate of the Hancock Jail accused of threatening the lives of those connected to the adjudication of his criminal case. At the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI agents began investigating Phillip Nichols (DOB 11/12/1978) in late … Continue reading TBI Charges Jail Inmate Accused of Threats Targeting Judge, DA
Hancock County Man Arrested, Charged with Second Degree Murder
HANCOCK COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a man on a charge of second degree murder. On January 20th, at the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI special agents began working alongside … Continue reading Hancock County Man Arrested, Charged with Second Degree Murder
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
Two Hancock County Men Indicted, Charged with Reckless Burning
HANCOCK COUNTY – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of two Hancock County men in connection to a fire that occurred earlier this year. In March, TBI agents joined the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office in investigating a suspicious barn fire that occurred in … Continue reading Two Hancock County Men Indicted, Charged with Reckless Burning
Tazewell Woman Indicted, Charged with Arson
HANCOCK COUNTY – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Tazewell woman accused of arson. In May 2021, TBI agents joined the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office and the Alanthus Hill Volunteer Fire Department in investigating a structure fire that occurred in … Continue reading Tazewell Woman Indicted, Charged with Arson
Claiborne County Deputy Charged in Connection to Hancock County Assault
HANCOCK COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Claiborne County deputy on assault charges. In March, at the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI Agents began investigating an incident involving a Claiborne County deputy that occurred on February 13th … Continue reading Claiborne County Deputy Charged in Connection to Hancock County Assault
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