MAURY COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division into money missing from accounts of home care patients has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Columbia woman. In June 2023, after receiving referrals from Adult Protective Services, TBI agents initiated an investigation into an … Continue reading Maury County Caregiver Charged with Financial Exploitation, Theft
Columbia Woman Charged with Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Individuals
MAURY COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of a Columbia woman, charged with financially exploiting two vulnerable adults. At the request of Adult Protective Services, in August 2021, agents began an investigation into an allegation of financial exploitation … Continue reading Columbia Woman Charged with Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Individuals
Culleoka Man Charged with Arson, Burglary
MAURY COUNTY – An investigation of a structure fire by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Columbia fire and police investigators has resulted in the indictment of a Culleoka man, who now faces arson and other charges. On April 20th, at the request of the Columbia Fire Marshal, TBI agents joined the … Continue reading Culleoka Man Charged with Arson, Burglary
Caregiver Charged with Abuse of Vulnerable Adult
MAURY COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of a Mt. Pleasant caregiver who is charged with abuse of her patient. After receiving information from Adult Protective Services about a complaint of abuse of a vulnerable adult, Agents began investigating … Continue reading Caregiver Charged with Abuse of Vulnerable Adult
Maury County Woman Charged with Theft, Exploitation of an Adult
NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Columbia woman on charges of exploitation of an adult and theft. At the request of Adult Protective Services and the Mt. Pleasant Police Department, Agents began investigating a complaint … Continue reading Maury County Woman Charged with Theft, Exploitation of an Adult
Missing Teen Elizabeth Thomas, Subject of AMBER Alert, Rescued in CA
NASHVILLE – Acting on a tip received by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation late last night, authorities in Siskiyou County, California have rescued Elizabeth Thomas and arrested Tad Cummins, after locating the pair at a rural cabin in Cecilville early this morning. Thomas, 15, was the subject of a Tennessee AMBER Alert issued on March … Continue reading Missing Teen Elizabeth Thomas, Subject of AMBER Alert, Rescued in CA
AMBER Alert Update 5: Elizabeth Thomas
One week after issuing an AMBER Alert for Elizabeth Thomas, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation remains hopeful and committed to its efforts to reunite the young girl with her family, friends, and community, as the search for her and her alleged kidnapper continues. Thomas, 15, disappeared on Monday, March 13th and is believed to have been … Continue reading AMBER Alert Update 5: Elizabeth Thomas
AMBER Alert Update 4: Elizabeth Thomas
One week ago today, Elizabeth Thomas vanished from Columbia, Tennessee. Our efforts to locate her – and the man believed to have kidnapped her – remain active and ongoing, but to this point have produced no credible sightings or actionable information about their whereabouts. The individuals could be anywhere, and the TBI continues to urge … Continue reading AMBER Alert Update 4: Elizabeth Thomas
AMBER Alert Update 3: Elizabeth Thomas
Efforts to locate missing high school freshman Elizabeth Thomas remain active and ongoing as the concern about her relationship with former teacher Tad Cummins – and his intentions for her – only heighten the urgency surrounding this ongoing AMBER Alert in Tennessee and Alabama. Thomas, 15, disappeared on Monday, March 13th and is believed to … Continue reading AMBER Alert Update 3: Elizabeth Thomas
TBI Adds AMBER Alert Suspect to State’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ List
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to its ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list: Tad Cummins, of Columbia. Cummins (DOB 7-1-66) is wanted by the Maury County Sheriff’s Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to face charges of Aggravated Kidnapping and Sexual Contact with a Minor. On March 13th, Cummins … Continue reading TBI Adds AMBER Alert Suspect to State’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ List
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