Former Meigs County Official Indicted on Theft Charge

COOKEVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a former Meigs County interim Finance Director on theft charges. At the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI Special Agents began investigating Connie Allen on November 24, 2014. TBI Agents worked in conjunction … Continue reading Former Meigs County Official Indicted on Theft Charge

Estate Executor Facing Theft Charge in TBI Probe

JOHNSON CITY – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a Meigs County man accused of stealing more than a quarter of a million dollars from an estate he administered. At the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI Special Agents began investigating Kenneth Leroy Bishop on … Continue reading Estate Executor Facing Theft Charge in TBI Probe

East Tennessee AMBER Alert issued for the Meigs County Sheriff’s Department

An East Tennessee AMBER Alert is being issued for the Meigs County Sheriff’s Department for 5 year-old Leland Merle Thurman. He is a white male, 3’0ft tall, weighing 42 lbs with blonde hair and was last seen wearing a black jacket and black shoes. He will be carrying a gray and red backpack. His guardian … Continue reading East Tennessee AMBER Alert issued for the Meigs County Sheriff’s Department

TBI charges Meigs County man with criminal attempt to commit first degree murder of his mother

Chattanooga, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation today charged a Meigs County man with criminal attempt to commit first degree murder and aggravated child endangerment after a domestic incident erupted in a Georgetown, Tenn. home yesterday leaving the victim in critical condition. Jeron Smith, 22, of 213 Bradley Land, Georgetown, Tenn. was charged this … Continue reading TBI charges Meigs County man with criminal attempt to commit first degree murder of his mother