HANCOCK COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in indictment of a member of the Hancock County School Board accused of trying to solicit a minor for sexual activity. In August, at the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving … Continue reading Hancock County School Board Member Indicted, Charged with Solicitation of a Minor
Former Utility Cooperative Employee Indicted, Charged with Theft
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Appalachian Electric Cooperative employee. In February 2024, at the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving William Robert Gass. During the course of the investigation, agents learned that … Continue reading Former Utility Cooperative Employee Indicted, Charged with Theft
Morgan County Deputy Charged With Criminally Negligent Homicide
MORGAN COUNTY– Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments charging a Morgan County deputy in connection to the ongoing investigation into an officer-involved shooting earlier this month. On May 2, 2025, agents began investigating the incident at the request of 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson. During the investigation, agents determined … Continue reading Morgan County Deputy Charged With Criminally Negligent Homicide
Former Jail Nurse Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct
SCOTT COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Scott County Jail nurse. In October, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Tonja York Draughn (DOB: 12/21/64). During the course … Continue reading Former Jail Nurse Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct
Multiple Law Enforcement Officers Indicted, Facing Set of Charges
Six West Tennessee law enforcement officers are facing a set of charges following an investigation by TBI Special Agents. At the request of the 29th Judicial District Attorney General Danny Goodman, TBI Special Agents began investigating the circumstances surrounding allegations of excessive force during an arrest that occurred on October 19, 2024. During the course … Continue reading Multiple Law Enforcement Officers Indicted, Facing Set of Charges
Former Utility President Indicted on Bribery and Misconduct Charges
A lengthy misconduct investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of a former Sevier County Utility District employee and his father. On January 30, 2023, at the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI agents began working alongside the … Continue reading Former Utility President Indicted on Bribery and Misconduct Charges
Former Marion County Sheriff’s Employee Faces Sexual Battery, Official Misconduct Charges
MARION COUNTY – As the result of an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, a former part-time court officer with the Marion County Sheriff’s Department is charged with the sexual battery of three female inmates he transported through multiple counties. In August 2023, special agents began investigating complaints that Marshall Raines, … Continue reading Former Marion County Sheriff’s Employee Faces Sexual Battery, Official Misconduct Charges
Former Fentress County Corrections Officer Indicted, Charged in TBI Misconduct Investigation
FENTRESS COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Fentress County corrections officer. In July 2023, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Coltan Daniel Jones (DOB: 10/21/99). The investigation revealed … Continue reading Former Fentress County Corrections Officer Indicted, Charged in TBI Misconduct Investigation
Former Corrections Officer Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct
CAMPBELL COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former corrections officer on charges related to bringing contraband into the Campbell County Jail. In March, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office, TBI agents … Continue reading Former Corrections Officer Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct
Hickman County Deputy Charged with Assault, Official Misconduct and Oppression
HICKMAN COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Hickman County deputy on charges of official oppression and official misconduct, as well as assault. In January, at the request of District Attorney General Kim Helper, TBI Agents, with the assistance of … Continue reading Hickman County Deputy Charged with Assault, Official Misconduct and Oppression
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