ROCKWOOD – Complaints of illegal business activity being conducted at a Roane County massage business led to an investigation by the Rockwood Police Department, the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, and the office of 9th Judicial District Attorney General. As a result of that investigation, led by Rockwood Detective Dustin Arnold, one woman faces charges and … Continue reading Investigation into Human Trafficking Complaints Results in Arrest in Rockwood
Joint Human Trafficking Operation Yields Key Arrest, Identification of At Least A Dozen Victims
NASHVILLE – The investigation into a human trafficking ring in Middle Tennessee continues following the arrest of a Murfreesboro woman and the identification of at least a dozen victims. This fall, TBI special agents assigned to the Bureau’s Human Trafficking Unit developed information about a woman named “Yibi,” who was later identified as Yilibeth Rivero … Continue reading Joint Human Trafficking Operation Yields Key Arrest, Identification of At Least A Dozen Victims
Two-Day Trafficking Operation in Chattanooga Area Leads to Arrests
Several women accepted services HAMILTON COUNTY – Five men face charges and seven women accepted services following a two-day operation to address human trafficking in the Chattanooga area. There was a total of 21 encounters with individuals during this operation. The operation on August 25th and 26th was a partnership between the TBI’s Human Trafficking … Continue reading Two-Day Trafficking Operation in Chattanooga Area Leads to Arrests
Four Arrested in Multi-Agency Middle Tennessee Human Trafficking Operation
SPRINGFIELD – An undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, Springfield Police Department, Robertson County Sheriff’s Office, 19th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office, and TBI’s Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force has resulted in the arrest of four men accused of seeking illicit sex from minors. Over a two-day period beginning May … Continue reading Four Arrested in Multi-Agency Middle Tennessee Human Trafficking Operation
Four Arrested in Multi-Agency East Tennessee Human Trafficking Operation
NOTE (January 27, 2025): This release has been edited from a previous version. DAYTON – An undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, Dayton Police Department, 12th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, and TBI’s Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force has resulted in the arrest of four men accused … Continue reading Four Arrested in Multi-Agency East Tennessee Human Trafficking Operation
Human Trafficking Operation Results in a Dozen Arrests
CHATTANOOGA – A two-day undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, Chattanooga Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force has resulted in the arrest of 11 men accused of seeking illicit sex from minors, and one woman charged with promoting prostitution. Over a two-day period beginning November … Continue reading Human Trafficking Operation Results in a Dozen Arrests
Spring Hill Human Trafficking Sting Nets Multiple Arrests
SPRING HILL – A two-day undercover operation by Special Agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit and detectives with the Spring Hill Police Department has resulted in the arrest of several men, including three who are charged with solicitation of a minor. Over a two-day period beginning January 9th, as part of an undercover investigation … Continue reading Spring Hill Human Trafficking Sting Nets Multiple Arrests
Washington Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
CHATTANOOGA – An investigation by Special Agents with the Human Trafficking Unit of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, along with law enforcement officers with Homeland Security Investigations and the Chattanooga Police Department, has resulted in the arrest of a Washington man on multiple charges of sexual offenses against a minor. TBI Special Agents joined agents … Continue reading Washington Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
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