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

Murfreesboro Man Arrested for Fabricating Evidence, Other Charges

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Murfreesboro man on several charges, including fabricating evidence and electronic tracking of a vehicle. At the request of District Attorney General Jennings Jones, in March, TBI Special Agents began investigating the circumstances surrounding the … Continue reading Murfreesboro Man Arrested for Fabricating Evidence, Other Charges

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Rutherford County

Updated on 3/13/20 at 7:15 p.m. (CT) to include additional information about the incident as well as the identity of the deceased subject. At the request of 16th District Attorney General Jennings Jones, TBI Agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting that occurred shortly after noon Friday in Rutherford County. Preliminary information … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Rutherford County

16 Arrested, Accused of Seeking Sex with Minors, in Rutherford County Human Trafficking Sting

SMYRNA – A two-day, undercover operation by several law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrests of 16 men accused of seeking illicit sex from minors. Over a two-day period beginning October 24th, as part of an undercover investigation aimed at addressing human trafficking in Rutherford County, authorities placed several decoy advertisements on websites known … Continue reading 16 Arrested, Accused of Seeking Sex with Minors, in Rutherford County Human Trafficking Sting