Athens Woman Charged in her Mother’s Homicide

ROANE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Roane County Sheriff’s Office, and the Office of the 9th Judicial District Attorney General has resulted in the arrest of an Athens woman, charged with murder in the death of her mother. On April 21st, the Roane County Sheriff's Office … Continue reading Athens Woman Charged in her Mother’s Homicide

Investigation into Human Trafficking Complaints Results in Arrest in Rockwood

ROCKWOOD – Complaints of illegal business activity being conducted at a Roane County massage business led to an investigation by the Rockwood Police Department, the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, and the office of 9th Judicial District Attorney General. As a result of that investigation, led by Rockwood Detective Dustin Arnold, one woman faces charges and … Continue reading Investigation into Human Trafficking Complaints Results in Arrest in Rockwood

Woman’s Remains Identified After Being Found in Roane County Nearly Four Decades Ago

ROANE COUNTY – A woman whose remains were found in 1987 in Roane County has been identified as a result of a partnership between the Roane County Sheriff's Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Unidentified Human Remains DNA Initiative. On August 29, 1987, a body was discovered by a passer-by beside a garbage dumpster … Continue reading Woman’s Remains Identified After Being Found in Roane County Nearly Four Decades Ago

TBI Investigating Roane County Officer-Involved Shooting

At the request of 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI special agents continue to investigate the shooting of a man during an encounter with a trooper from the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Preliminary information indicates the shooting occurred at approximately 4:30 Thursday afternoon, as law enforcement officers were arriving to the scene of a … Continue reading TBI Investigating Roane County Officer-Involved Shooting

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Roane County

UPDATED 7/13/20 at 3p.m. central time: The deceased individual has been identified as Glynn Farse Young, DOB 07/31/1960, of McMinnville. At the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday morning in Roane County. Preliminary information from the scene indicates that … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Roane County

Harriman Man Arrested, Charged in Shooting Death of Rockwood Man

ROCKWOOD – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside officers from the Rockwood Police Department, have arrested and charged a Harriman man in connection to the death of a man early Tuesday morning. At the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI Agents joined the investigation into the shooting death … Continue reading Harriman Man Arrested, Charged in Shooting Death of Rockwood Man

Roane County Man Charged with Harassment, Aggravated Stalking

  COOKEVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Roane County man, who is charged with sending threatening letters to officials. At the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson, on January 11th, TBI Agents joined investigators with the 9th … Continue reading Roane County Man Charged with Harassment, Aggravated Stalking

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Roane County

At the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI Agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday morning in Harriman. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. ET, when deputies with the Roane County Sheriff's Office responded to an incident at 352 Mays Valley Road.  Deputies … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Roane County

TBI Agents Investigating Roane County Officer-Involved Shooting

UPDATED: February 7, 2017, 5:35 CST At the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI Special Agents continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Rockwood, Roane County. Earlier today, after receiving information about a subject identified as possibly suicidal, authorities in Roane County issued a Be-On-The-Lookout … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Roane County Officer-Involved Shooting

Knoxville Man Jailed on Retaliation and Weapons Charges

*Updated information has been added since the initial release. COOKEVILLE – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested a Knoxville man, after he made threats against a former mayor of Rockwood and was found with several guns in his vehicle.                                                             At the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI Special … Continue reading Knoxville Man Jailed on Retaliation and Weapons Charges