CARTHAGE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Smith County man, who is facing multiple charges related to the assault of a police officer. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, on June 11th, TBI Agents responded to a report … Continue reading Smith County Man Charged with Assaulting Carthage Police Officer
TBI Agents Investigating Fatal Smith County Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, TBI Agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred this morning in Smith County. Preliminary information indicates the incident happened at approximately 6:00 at a home on Boyd Lane, near Carthage, where deputies from the Smith County Sheriff’s Department were responding to … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Fatal Smith County Officer-Involved Shooting
Two More Men Charged in Ongoing South Carthage Murder Case
SOUTH CARTHAGE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have secured indictments for two additional men in an ongoing Smith County homicide investigation. On April 23rd, at the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, TBI Agents joined investigators with the South Carthage Police Department, Smith County Sheriff’s Department, and Robertson County … Continue reading Two More Men Charged in Ongoing South Carthage Murder Case
Two Men Arrested Following Smith County Investigation
SMITH COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of two men, accused of abusing a corpse. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, on June 9th, TBI Special Agents began investigating the discovery of a body near Seabowisha Lane … Continue reading Two Men Arrested Following Smith County Investigation
South Carthage Murder Investigation Results in Arrests
SMITH COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and several other law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of three men in connection to a South Carthage murder in April. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, on April 23rd, TBI Agents joined investigators with … Continue reading South Carthage Murder Investigation Results in Arrests
Former Deputy Indicted on Vehicular Homicide Charge
NASHVILLE - An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a former Smith County deputy, who was indicted on vehicular homicide and other charges. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, on June 3, 2018, TBI Agents began investigating an incident in which … Continue reading Former Deputy Indicted on Vehicular Homicide Charge
TBI Arrests, Charges Man Accused of Inappropriate Relationship with Minor
NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged an Elmwood man who stands accused of having a sexual relationship with a minor. After receiving information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, TBI Agents, assisted by the Smith County Sheriff’s Office and the Cookeville Police Department, began … Continue reading TBI Arrests, Charges Man Accused of Inappropriate Relationship with Minor
TBI Agents Investigating Carthage Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, TBI Special Agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in Carthage. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred at approximately 4:30 AM, shortly after a security guard at Smith County Hospital called the Carthage Police Department to report a … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Carthage Officer-Involved Shooting
Two Face Murder Charges in Smith County Double Homicide
NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of two men who are charged in a Smith County double homicide that occurred earlier this year. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, on April 26th, Agents joined investigators with the … Continue reading Two Face Murder Charges in Smith County Double Homicide
TBI Top 10 Fugitive Captured in Wilson County
NASHVILLE – A fugitive who was added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Top 10 Most Wanted list earlier this morning is now in custody after being captured in Wilson County. Alain Benitez was taken into custody without incident, after a foot pursuit off Carthage Highway in Wilson County. Law enforcement officers from TBI, … Continue reading TBI Top 10 Fugitive Captured in Wilson County