ROBERTSON COUNTY– An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a now-former Robertson County community corrections officer. On December 3rd, at the request of 19th Judicial District Attorney General Robert Nash, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Brian Hawkins (DOB 12/18/1971) who, at the time, was … Continue reading Former Community Corrections Officer Indicted, Accused of Sexual Battery by an Authority Figure and Official Misconduct
Police Detective Indicted, Accused of Aggravated Perjury and Official Misconduct
MILLERSVILLE – An ongoing investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Millersville police detective. On July 16th, 2024 at the request of 19th Judicial District Attorney General Robert Nash, TBI agents began investigating allegations of aggravated perjury involving Todd Dorris (DOB 10/22/1974). This investigation involved … Continue reading Police Detective Indicted, Accused of Aggravated Perjury and Official Misconduct
Dyer County Deputy Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct
DYER COUNTY - A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Dyer County Deputy. In October, at the request of 29th Judicial District Attorney General Danny Goodman, TBI agents began investigating allegations of excessive force during … Continue reading Dyer County Deputy Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct
Marion County Detective Faces Official Misconduct Charges
MARION COUNTY – A chief detective with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office is facing felony charges following an investigation by TBI special agents. At the request of the 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI special agents began investigating suspicions about forged signatures on the Sex Offender Registry forms. Robert Hargis (DOB 2/10/1971) served as … Continue reading Marion County Detective Faces Official Misconduct Charges
MTSU Professor Charged in Theft, Forgery, and Official Misconduct Investigation
RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury has resulted in the arrest of an MTSU professor. On May 9, 2024, at the request of 16th Judicial District Attorney General Jennings Jones, TBI agents joined the Comptroller in investigating allegations of financial crimes … Continue reading MTSU Professor Charged in Theft, Forgery, and Official Misconduct Investigation
Sentencing Officer Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct
NOTE: This release has been edited from a former version. MONROE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a sentencing officer. On December 20, 2022, at the request of then 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Crump, TBI agents began investigating numerous allegations of official … Continue reading Sentencing Officer Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct
Trooper Indicted on Tampering with Evidence, Official Misconduct, and Accessory After the Fact Charges
BLEDSOE COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper. On August 8, 2024, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving Jeremy Wayne Newcome (DOB: 12/26/1976). The investigation revealed that Newcome, … Continue reading Trooper Indicted on Tampering with Evidence, Official Misconduct, and Accessory After the Fact Charges
Former Union County Clerk’s Office Employee Facing Additional Charges as a Result of TBI Investigation
UNION COUNTY – A Maynardville woman is facing additional charges in connection to her time employed by the Union County Clerk’s Office. In November 2024, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation began investigating allegations of theft involving Whitney Goins (DOB: 9/3/86). During … Continue reading Former Union County Clerk’s Office Employee Facing Additional Charges as a Result of TBI Investigation
Former Monroe County Corrections Officers Face Official Misconduct Charges
MONROE COUNTY – Two now-former corrections officers with Monroe County are charged with official misconduct following an investigation by TBI special agents. At the request of then-10th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Crump, in 2022, TBI special agents began investigating allegations of the introduction of contraband into the Monroe County Jail. During the course of the … Continue reading Former Monroe County Corrections Officers Face Official Misconduct Charges
Former Sullivan County Deputy Court Clerk Indicted, Accused of Tampering with Government Records
SULLIVAN COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Sullivan County deputy court clerk on felony charges. At the request of District Attorney General Pro Tem D. Michael Dunavant, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Valerie L. Greene. Dunavant was … Continue reading Former Sullivan County Deputy Court Clerk Indicted, Accused of Tampering with Government Records
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