Human Remains Discovered in Loudon County in 2019 Identified as a Result of Cold Case Initiative

LOUDON COUNTY – A man whose remains were found in 2019 in Loudon County has been identified as a result of a partnership between the Knox County Regional Forensic Center, the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Cold Case and Unidentified Human Remains Initiative. On August 20, 2019, the Loudon County … Continue reading Human Remains Discovered in Loudon County in 2019 Identified as a Result of Cold Case Initiative

Blount County Man Identified as Homicide Victim Found in Loudon County Nearly Four Decades Ago

LOUDON COUNTY – A man whose remains were found in 1985 in Loudon County has been identified as a result of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Unidentified Human Remains DNA Initiative. On September 29, 1985, a body was discovered by two juveniles riding bicycles along Buttermilk Road off Interstate 40 in Lenoir City. Forensic anthropologists … Continue reading Blount County Man Identified as Homicide Victim Found in Loudon County Nearly Four Decades Ago

Alcoa Man Charged, Accused of Theft and Financial Exploitation in Home Improvement Scheme

LOUDON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of an Alcoa man on theft and financial exploitation charges. In February, at the request of 9th Judicial District Attorney Russell Johnson, TBI agents began investigating allegations of theft against Michael Darren Johnson (DOB: 4/1/74). During … Continue reading Alcoa Man Charged, Accused of Theft and Financial Exploitation in Home Improvement Scheme

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Loudon County

At the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday morning in Loudon. Preliminary reports indicate that shortly before noon EST, officers with the Loudon Police Department responded to a business on Kimberly Way, with a warrant to arrest an individual … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Loudon County

Attempted Murder Suspect Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ List

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to its ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list: James Michael Smith, of Knoxville. Smith (DOB 1-30-78) is wanted by the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office and TBI to face charges of Attempted First Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Especially Aggravated Child Abuse, in connection to an … Continue reading Attempted Murder Suspect Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ List

Joint Investigative Effort Leads to Arrest of Loudon County Woman

COOKEVILLE – A joint investigative effort by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury has led to the arrest of a former Loudon County Jail administrator charged with stealing from an inmate account. At the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson, Special Agents with the TBI began investigating … Continue reading Joint Investigative Effort Leads to Arrest of Loudon County Woman