NASHVILLE – Investigators from The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Drug Investigation Division, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, and the Murfreesboro Police Department have obtained indictments for 22 individuals accused of being involved in a large-scale drug operation. Beginning in July 2014, the three agencies embarked on a cooperative, large-scale effort, involving numerous overtime hours and … Continue reading 22 People Indicted in Joint Middle Tennessee Drug Investigation
Marion County Man Arrested on Charges of Money Laundering, Promoting Prostitution
NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and other local and federal agencies has resulted in the arrest of a Marion County man today on charges of promoting prostitution and money laundering. At the request of then-16th District Attorney General Bill Whitesell, TBI Special Agents, working in conjunction with … Continue reading Marion County Man Arrested on Charges of Money Laundering, Promoting Prostitution
Marion County Man Charged with Money Laundering, Promoting Prostitution
NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and other local and federal agencies has resulted in the arrest of a Marion County man today on charges of promoting prostitution and money laundering. At the request of then-16th District Attorney General Bill Whitesell, TBI Special Agents, working in conjunction with … Continue reading Marion County Man Charged with Money Laundering, Promoting Prostitution
TBI Agents Arrest, Charge Murfreesboro Man in Elderly Woman’s Murder
NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Murfreesboro man in connection to the murder of his neighbor. TBI Special Agents began investigating the death of Lois Jean Espy on Monday, February 23rd, the same date deputies from the Bedford County Sheriff’s Department found the body of the … Continue reading TBI Agents Arrest, Charge Murfreesboro Man in Elderly Woman’s Murder
Ongoing TBI Human Trafficking Investigation Yields Additional Arrest
NASHVILLE – As part of continuing casework into a Human Trafficking operation spanning several counties, Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Murfreesboro man accused of paying for sex with an underage victim. At the request of former 16th District Attorney General Bill Whitesell, TBI Special Agents began investigating … Continue reading Ongoing TBI Human Trafficking Investigation Yields Additional Arrest
Former Bank Employee Nabbed in TBI Theft Case, Accused of Stealing Customer’s Money
NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Murfreesboro woman accused of misusing her position as a personal banker. At the request of former 16th District Attorney General Bill Whitesell, TBI Special Agents began investigating Conni Vongphakdy on June 20th. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed … Continue reading Former Bank Employee Nabbed in TBI Theft Case, Accused of Stealing Customer’s Money
TBI Case Leads to Indictments for Murfreesboro Man Accused of Pointing Shotgun at Deputies
NASHVILLE – Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Rutherford County man accused of pointing a weapon at two Sheriff’s deputies. At the request of then-16th District Attorney General Bill Whitesell, TBI Special Agents began investigating the May 6th officer-involved shooting of Jeffery T. Newton. Earlier that day, Newton’s wife … Continue reading TBI Case Leads to Indictments for Murfreesboro Man Accused of Pointing Shotgun at Deputies
Rutherford County Man Indicted on Child Porn Charges
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained indictments for a Rutherford County man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor and aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor. TBI Agents, with the assistance of officers with the Murfreesboro Police Department and the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, began an investigation in 2013 to identify subjects … Continue reading Rutherford County Man Indicted on Child Porn Charges
Rutherford County Man Latest Addition to TBI Top Ten List
NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to the state’s Top Ten Most Wanted list, Edward William Tarras, Jr. of La Vergne, TN. Tarras is wanted by the Smyrna Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation after failing to appear in court last Friday, where he faced almost two dozen … Continue reading Rutherford County Man Latest Addition to TBI Top Ten List
TBI arrests two individuals foiling Rutherford County murder-for-hire plot
NASHVILLE- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation overnight arrested two individuals in Rutherford County for planning to have one of their wives shot to death. Pratakkumer Patel (top photo), 31, of Gallatin was arrested at the Triple S Market in Gallatin on one count of conspiracy to commit first degree murder. Kalpesh Patel (bottom photo), 44, … Continue reading TBI arrests two individuals foiling Rutherford County murder-for-hire plot
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