Former Utility Cooperative Employee Indicted, Charged with Theft

An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Appalachian Electric Cooperative employee.  In February 2024, at the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving William Robert Gass. During the course of the investigation, agents learned that … Continue reading Former Utility Cooperative Employee Indicted, Charged with Theft

Tazewell Woman Charged with Filing a False Report

CLAIBORNE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in a Tazewell woman being charged with falsely reporting a sexual assault incident. In December, at the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI agents began investigating an allegation of sexual assault against a Jefferson County … Continue reading Tazewell Woman Charged with Filing a False Report

Joint Investigation into White Pine Overdose Death Results in Indictment, Arrest

JEFFERSON COUNTY – A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the White Pine Police Department has resulted in the indictment of a Florida man on a murder charge in connection to the overdose death of his son. In September 2021, TBI special agents with the Criminal Investigation Division joined investigators with the … Continue reading Joint Investigation into White Pine Overdose Death Results in Indictment, Arrest

Two Indicted, Charged in Jefferson County Toddler’s Death

JEFFERSON COUNTY – A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the indictment of two people in connection with the death of a toddler that occurred earlier this year.   In March, at the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI agents … Continue reading Two Indicted, Charged in Jefferson County Toddler’s Death

TBI Agents Investigating Jefferson County Officer-Involved Shooting

UPDATED 1/26/22 at 10:30 a.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Floyd Michael Woody (DOB 1/24/54). At the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to the death of a man during an interaction with officers from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Jefferson County Officer-Involved Shooting

Maryville Woman Indicted, Accused of Filing a False Report

JEFFERSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Maryville woman accused of identity theft and falsely reporting a sexual assault incident. In April, at the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI agents began investigating allegations of sexual assault involving … Continue reading Maryville Woman Indicted, Accused of Filing a False Report

Two Indicted in TBI Identity Theft Investigation

JEFFERSON COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of two people on a variety of charges, including criminal simulation, identity theft, and forgery. In December 2018, at the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI Agents began investigating allegations involving James Bundy … Continue reading Two Indicted in TBI Identity Theft Investigation

Former New Market Police Officer Indicted on Additional Charges

JEFFERSON COUNTY  –  Ongoing casework by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in additional charges against a former New Market police officer. Earlier this year, at the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI Agents, along with investigators with the 4th Judicial Drug Task Force, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, … Continue reading Former New Market Police Officer Indicted on Additional Charges

New Market Police Officer Arrested, Charged with Solicitation of a Minor

NEW MARKET – A joint investigation with Special Agents from the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and investigators with multiple East Tennessee law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of a New Market police officer for arranging to have sexual activity with a minor. At the request of 4th District … Continue reading New Market Police Officer Arrested, Charged with Solicitation of a Minor

Jefferson County Couple Accused of Filing a False Report

 JEFFERSON COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a Jefferson County couple accused of falsely reporting an assault incident. In March, at the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI Special Agents began investigating allegations involving Robert Kyle Blevins III (DOB 05/01/80) … Continue reading Jefferson County Couple Accused of Filing a False Report