PERRY COUNTY – A former Perry County Sheriff’s Deputy has been charged with aggravated rape and official misconduct following an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. At the request of 21st Judicial District Attorney General Kim Helper, in December 2021, agents began investigating a complaint that then-Perry County Deputy Jonathan Kelly … Continue reading Former Perry County Deputy Charged with Rape, Official Misconduct
Former Madison County Deputy Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct
Updated to reflect the correct indictment date and judicial district. MADISON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Madison County deputy. In May 2021, at the request of 26th Judicial District Attorney General Jody Pickens, TBI agents began investigating an allegation … Continue reading Former Madison County Deputy Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct
Former Bristol Officer Indicted, Accused of Official Misconduct
SULLIVAN COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Bristol police officer. In January, at the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus and the Bristol, Tennessee Police Department, TBI agents began investigating allegations that a Bristol officer used a … Continue reading Former Bristol Officer Indicted, Accused of Official Misconduct
Former Dunlap Police Officer Charged with Aggravated Assault, Official Misconduct
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Dunlap police officer, who faces charges of aggravated assault and official misconduct. In March, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor, TBI agents began investigating allegations that on … Continue reading Former Dunlap Police Officer Charged with Aggravated Assault, Official Misconduct
Monroe County Constable Faces Official Misconduct, Official Oppression Charges
MACON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Monroe County constable, on charges of official misconduct and official oppression. On June 4th, at the request of 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson, TBI special agents began investigating an allegation that on … Continue reading Monroe County Constable Faces Official Misconduct, Official Oppression Charges
Former Police Officer Charged with Solicitation, Exploitation of a Minor
CHEATHAM COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a now-former Ashland City police officer. At the request of 23rd District Attorney General Ray Crouch, TBI special agents began investigating allegations of an inappropriate relationship between an Ashland City police officer and … Continue reading Former Police Officer Charged with Solicitation, Exploitation of a Minor
Former Sewanee Officer Charged with Burglary, Official Misconduct
FRANKLIN COUNTY – A investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a former Sewanee police officer, on burglary and other charges. At the request of 12th District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor, in January, TBI agents began investigating a report of a theft that occurred from … Continue reading Former Sewanee Officer Charged with Burglary, Official Misconduct
Former Corrections Officer Indicted, Accused of Official Misconduct
COCKE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Cocke County corrections officer accused of conspiring to harm an inmate. On December 9th, at the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI special agents began investigating allegations involving Joseph Tyree … Continue reading Former Corrections Officer Indicted, Accused of Official Misconduct
Former Deputy Indicted, Accused of Misconduct
FENTRESS COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Fentress County deputy. In October 2020, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating Derek Cull Richards (DOB 12/29/78) after the Fentress County Sheriff's Department discovered possible … Continue reading Former Deputy Indicted, Accused of Misconduct
Hawkins County Constable Indicted on Drug-Related Charges
HAWKINS COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the 3rd District Attorney General’s Office has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Hawkins County constable. At the request of District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, in April, TBI agents joined that office … Continue reading Hawkins County Constable Indicted on Drug-Related Charges