NASHVILLE – The investigation into a human trafficking ring in Middle Tennessee continues following the arrest of a Murfreesboro woman and the identification of at least a dozen victims. This fall, TBI special agents assigned to the Bureau’s Human Trafficking Unit developed information about a woman named “Yibi,” who was later identified as Yilibeth Rivero … Continue reading Joint Human Trafficking Operation Yields Key Arrest, Identification of At Least A Dozen Victims
McMinnville Woman Charged with Stealing from Vulnerable Adult
Note: Edited to reflect correct date of birth. RUTHERFORD COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of a McMinnville woman, charged with theft and financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. As the result of a referral from Adult Protective Services, … Continue reading McMinnville Woman Charged with Stealing from Vulnerable Adult
Nurse Indicted, Charged in TBI Drug Theft Case
RUTHERFORD COUNTY – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division have obtained an indictment for a nurse in connection to a drug theft case. Last July, after receiving information from the Tennessee Department of Human Services, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving Laural Beth Galyon (DOB 1/8/1974), a licensed practical … Continue reading Nurse Indicted, Charged in TBI Drug Theft Case
Caregiver Arrested, Charged in TBI Medicaid Fraud Case
RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A Murfreesboro woman faces charges of Financial Exploitation and Theft following an investigation by special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division. In early May, agents began investigating allegations surrounding Teresa Ann Smith (DOB 4/14/1962), a paid caregiver, after receiving information from the Tennessee Department of Human … Continue reading Caregiver Arrested, Charged in TBI Medicaid Fraud Case
Former Corrections Officer Charged with Five Counts, Including Sexual Battery, Exploitation
CANNON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into allegations of sexual battery against a juvenile has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a now-former Rutherford County corrections officer. At the request of 16th Judicial District Attorney General Jennings Jones, on July 16th, agents began investigating allegations that … Continue reading Former Corrections Officer Charged with Five Counts, Including Sexual Battery, Exploitation
Former Murfreesboro Man Charged with ID Theft, Impersonating Licensed Professional
RUTHERFORD COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a former Murfreesboro man, charged with impersonating a licensed professional when providing COVID testing. At the request of 16th Judicial District Attorney General Jennings Jones, in November 2021, special agents began investigating an … Continue reading Former Murfreesboro Man Charged with ID Theft, Impersonating Licensed Professional
Two California Residents Arrested as Part of Ongoing Drug Investigation
RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A multi-agency investigation into drug overdoses occurring in Middle Tennessee has resulted in the arrest of two individuals, and the seizure of drugs totaling approximately 47 kilograms, including combinations of methamphetamine laced with fentanyl, cocaine laced with fentanyl, and pure fentanyl. In the spring of 2022, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Middle Tennessee Drug … Continue reading Two California Residents Arrested as Part of Ongoing Drug Investigation
Joint Human Trafficking Operation Results in a Dozen Arrests
MURFREESBORO – A two-day undercover operation by Special Agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, Murfreesboro Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, Office of the 16th District Attorney General, and Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force has resulted in the arrest of 12 men accused of seeking illicit sex from minors. Over a two-day period beginning October … Continue reading Joint Human Trafficking Operation Results in a Dozen Arrests
Former Rutherford County Deputy Arrested on Prostitution Charge
RUTHERFORD COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a former Rutherford County Deputy for patronizing prostitution. At the request of 16th District Attorney General Jennings Jones, in May, TBI Agents began investigating then-Deputy Kentrell Roper on suspicion of patronizing prostitution. Information … Continue reading Former Rutherford County Deputy Arrested on Prostitution Charge
Murfreesboro Attorney Indicted on Rape Charges
MURFREESBORO – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Rutherford County attorney, charged with multiple counts of rape. At the request of 16th District Attorney General Jennings Jones, in February 2019, TBI Special Agents began investigating allegations that a Murfreesboro attorney attempted to get … Continue reading Murfreesboro Attorney Indicted on Rape Charges
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