MCMINN COUNTY– After a year-long investigation by special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Human Trafficking Unit, a McMinn County man has been indicted and arrested. In March of 2025, TBI agents received a tip alleging Exzayveon Smith (DOB 02/06/2001) was involved in human trafficking in the McMinn County area. On September 15th, … Continue reading McMinn County Man Indicted, charged with Trafficking for Commercial Sex Acts and Money Laundering
Three People Charged Following Human Trafficking Investigation in East Tennessee.
HAMILTON COUNTY – A joint undercover operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, with the assistance of the Bureau’s Criminal Investigation and Drug Investigation Divisions, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, and the 11th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office has resulted in three arrests. On October 2nd and 3rd, investigators conducted an … Continue reading Three People Charged Following Human Trafficking Investigation in East Tennessee.
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Coffee County
At the request of 14th Judicial District Attorney General Craig Northcott, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Thursday morning in Beech Grove. Preliminary information indicates that just after 5:30 AM, deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 500 block of Maple Drive to conduct … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Coffee County
Nashville Man Arrested, Charged in Joint Drug Investigation
PUTNAM COUNTY – A months long joint investigation by special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Drug Investigation Division, High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force, Cookeville Police Department, Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, Overton Police Department, Livingston Police Department, and Pickett County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Nashville man … Continue reading Nashville Man Arrested, Charged in Joint Drug Investigation
Former Deputy Indicted, Charged with Rape of Vulnerable Adult
CUMBERLAND COUNTY –An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Cumberland County deputy on rape charges. In October 2025, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, agents began investigating allegations involving John Coley Jr. (DOB 12-25-1982). … Continue reading Former Deputy Indicted, Charged with Rape of Vulnerable Adult
Knox County Man Arrested, Charged in Ten Mile Murder
Updated on 2/3/26 at 12:18 p.m. – The deceased individual has been identified as Elton Richardson (DOB: 8/11/1981). ROANE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, with assistance from the Roane County Sheriff’s Office, has resulted in a Knox County man being charged with first degree murder. On January 27th, … Continue reading Knox County Man Arrested, Charged in Ten Mile Murder
Dunlap Man Indicted, Charged with Attempted 1st Degree Murder in Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation
HAMILTON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Dunlap man in connection to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in December. On December 28th, at the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI special agents began investigating the circumstances leading to an … Continue reading Dunlap Man Indicted, Charged with Attempted 1st Degree Murder in Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation
TBI Agents Investigating Deadly Sweetwater Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATED 12/16/25 at 9:45 a.m. – The deceased individual has been identified as Justin Robinson (DOB: 05/11/1995). Previously Posted: At the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Sweetwater Monday evening. Preliminary information indicates the incident happened … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Deadly Sweetwater Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI Agents Investigating Chattanooga Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI special agents continue to investigate a deadly officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday morning involving officers from the Chattanooga Police Department. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. in the 2100 block of Hamill Road as officers were responding to a … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Chattanooga Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI Agents Arrest, Charge Kentucky Man in Henry County Arson
SPRINGVILLE - Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, have arrested and charged a Morgantown, Kentucky man in connection with an arson investigation. On July 22, at the request of the Henry County Sheriff's Office, TBI special agents began investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed a home in … Continue reading TBI Agents Arrest, Charge Kentucky Man in Henry County Arson
