MCMINN COUNTY - An Athens man has been arrested and charged in the ongoing investigation into a homicide and fire at a church earlier in the month. On August 15th, TBI special agents certified in fire and explosives investigations began a case into the fire at St. Mark AME Zion Church in the 700 block … Continue reading Athens Man Arrested, Charged in Homicide, Fire at Church
McMinn Co. Woman Indicted, Charged in 2021 Arson Case
ETOWAH – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for an Etowah woman, charging her in connection to a 2021 arson at a gas station. At the request of the Etowah Police Department, TBI special agents joined the investigation into the August 7, 2021 fire at the Marathon in the 200 … Continue reading McMinn Co. Woman Indicted, Charged in 2021 Arson Case
McMinn County Man Arrested, Charged in TBI ICAC Investigation
MCMINN COUNTY – Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force have arrested and charged an Athens man in connection to an ongoing child exploitation case. On Monday, agents received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, concerning child sexual abuse material being … Continue reading McMinn County Man Arrested, Charged in TBI ICAC Investigation
McMinn County Man Charged with Father’s Murder Following Multi-Agency Investigation
MONROE/ POLK COUNTY – A multi-agency investigation involving special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and sheriffs’ detectives from Monroe, Polk, and McMinn counties has resulted in the arrest of an Etowah man, charged with killing his father. Officers with the Etowah Police Department, the 10th Judicial Drug Task Force, and 10th Judicial District … Continue reading McMinn County Man Charged with Father’s Murder Following Multi-Agency Investigation
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in McMinn County
At the request of 10th District Attorney General Steve Crump, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in McMinn County. Shortly after 2:00 a.m., deputies with the McMinn County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 300 block of County Road 116 in Athens … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in McMinn County
McMinn County Man Indicted on Insurance Fraud Charge
McMINN COUNTY – An investigation by special agents and fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Riceville man on a charge of insurance fraud. On July 21, 2020, TBI agents joined deputies with the McMinn County Sheriff’s Department in investigating a structure fire on Highway … Continue reading McMinn County Man Indicted on Insurance Fraud Charge
Illinois Man Charged in Cold Case Homicide from 1996
MCMINN COUNTY – A man has been indicted and charged in a cold case homicide that occurred in McMinn County more than 25 years ago, following an ongoing investigation and the re-testing of evidence. At the request of the 10th Judicial District Attorney General, in November 1996, TBI special agents joined deputies with the McMinn … Continue reading Illinois Man Charged in Cold Case Homicide from 1996
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in McMinn County
At the request of 10th District Attorney General Steve Crump, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday evening in Etowah. Preliminary information from the scene indicates that around 7 p.m., Agents with the 10th Judicial Drug Task Force arrived at a residence on County Road 909 … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in McMinn County
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in McMinn County
At the request of 10th District Attorney General Steve Crump, TBI Special Agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday evening in McMinn County. Preliminary information indicates that deputies with the McMinn County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 200 block of County Road in Niota in reference to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in McMinn County
Two Charged in Meigs County Homicide Following Joint Investigation
DECATUR – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and multiple East Tennessee law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of two people who face charges in connection to last week’s homicide of a Decatur man. At the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson, on May 15th, … Continue reading Two Charged in Meigs County Homicide Following Joint Investigation
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