DAYTON – An undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, Dayton Police Department, 12th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, and TBI’s Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force has resulted in the arrest of 5 men accused of seeking illicit sex from minors. Over a two-day period beginning March 10th, … Continue reading Five Arrested in Multi-Agency East Tennessee Human Trafficking Operation
Dayton Man Charged, Accused of Attempting to Solicit Sex from Minor
DAYTON – Working alongside investigators from the Frederick County (MD) Sheriff’s Office, Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Rhea County man accused of attempting to solicit sex from a minor online. TBI Agents received information about Victor Ryan Welch (DOB: 11-12-90) from authorities in Maryland last summer. There, … Continue reading Dayton Man Charged, Accused of Attempting to Solicit Sex from Minor
Former Rhea County Deputy Indicted, Charged in Rape of Teenager
DAYTON – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a former deputy of the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department who stands accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a teenager. On May 1st, at the request of 12th District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor, TBI Agents began investigating an alleged … Continue reading Former Rhea County Deputy Indicted, Charged in Rape of Teenager
Rhea County Man Added to TBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted List
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to the state’s Top 10 Most Wanted list, Daniel Aaron Clark. Clark is wanted by the Metro Nashville Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for Criminal Homicide. Clark is the subject of a homicide investigation in the Charlotte Pike area of Nashville, … Continue reading Rhea County Man Added to TBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted List
Rhea County Woman Arrested, Charged in Husband’s Murder
CHATTANOOGA – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Rhea County woman in connection to the death of her husband. At the request of 12th District Attorney General Mike Taylor, TBI Special Agents began investigating the death of Thomas Richard Wilkey, Jr. today, shortly after deputies from the Rhea … Continue reading Rhea County Woman Arrested, Charged in Husband’s Murder
Rhea County Man Indicted, Charged in TBI Forged Will Investigation
CHATTANOOGA – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Rhea County man accused of benefitting from a forged will following the death of his uncle. At the request of 12th District Attorney General Michael Taylor, TBI Special Agents began investigating the circumstances surrounding the Estate of Jeffery P. Morgan. … Continue reading Rhea County Man Indicted, Charged in TBI Forged Will Investigation
Police Chief Indicted, Facing Charges in TBI Misconduct & Theft Case
COOKEVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained indictments for a police chief accused of misconduct. At the request of 12th District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor, TBI Special Agents began investigating Jason Erik Redden on August 21, 2013. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed information that Redden, while working as Chief … Continue reading Police Chief Indicted, Facing Charges in TBI Misconduct & Theft Case
Meigs County deputy indicted and arrested for shooting at former stepfather
Chattanooga, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation today arrested a Meigs County Sheriff’s deputy after he was indicted by the Rhea County grand jury earlier this week on charges stemming from a shooting incident in Rhea County last year. Bradley Collins, 35, of Spring City, was indicted on one count of aggravated assault and … Continue reading Meigs County deputy indicted and arrested for shooting at former stepfather