Smyrna Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Rape, Battery

NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Smyrna man, who is charged with multiple counts of rape and battery. At the request of 16th District Attorney General Jennings Jones, on August 18th, TBI Agents began investigating allegations of sex abuse of a … Continue reading Smyrna Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Rape, Battery

Woman Indicted, Accused of Having Sexual Relationship with Teen

JACKSON – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Chester County woman accused of having a sexual relationship with a teenager. At the request of 26th District Attorney General Jerry Woodall, TBI Agents began investigating Andrea Watson (DOB 9-23-93) on July 29, 2015. During the course of the investigation, … Continue reading Woman Indicted, Accused of Having Sexual Relationship with Teen

Couple Charged in Ongoing TBI Statutory Rape Investigation

COOKEVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have secured indictments for a Monroe, Tennessee couple in connection to an ongoing statutory rape case. At the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI Special Agents began investigating Travis and Traci Puckett on February 12, 2015. During the course of the investigation, … Continue reading Couple Charged in Ongoing TBI Statutory Rape Investigation

Giles County Commissioner Indicted on Statutory Rape, Sexual Exploitation Charges

NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Pulaski Police Department has resulted in the indictment of a Giles County Commissioner on statutory rape and sexual exploitation charges.                                                                  At the request of 22nd District Attorney General Brent Cooper, in May, TBI Special Agents and detectives with the Pulaski … Continue reading Giles County Commissioner Indicted on Statutory Rape, Sexual Exploitation Charges

TBI Arrests Youth Counselor Accused of Raping Child in His Care

MEMPHIS – Special Agents in the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit have arrested a youth behavioral counselor accused of an inappropriate relationship with a juvenile in his care. On February 27th, and at the request of 30th District Attorney General Amy Weirich, TBI Special Agents began investigating a report of alleged sexual … Continue reading TBI Arrests Youth Counselor Accused of Raping Child in His Care

Former Teacher Facing Statutory Rape Charges Following TBI Investigation

NASHVILLE – Following a joint investigation with the Trousdale County Sheriff’s Department, TBI Special Agents have obtained indictments for a former Lafayette middle school teacher accused of inappropriate contact with students in two counties. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, TBI Special Agents began investigating Steven Snyder on February 4th. During … Continue reading Former Teacher Facing Statutory Rape Charges Following TBI Investigation

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

20-Year-Old Nabbed in TBI Statutory Rape Case

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained indictments for a Rutherford County man accused of having a sexual relationship with a minor. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, TBI Special Agents began investigating Jacob Belcher on May 27th. During the course of the investigation, Special Agents determined, that from … Continue reading 20-Year-Old Nabbed in TBI Statutory Rape Case

2 Georgia Men Nabbed in TBI Human Trafficking Case

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained indictments for two Georgia men, accused of statutory rape in an ongoing TBI human trafficking investigation. On August 1, 2012, and at the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, TBI Special Agents began investigating a sex trafficking case involving a minor female victim. During … Continue reading 2 Georgia Men Nabbed in TBI Human Trafficking Case

Wilson County Man Charged with Rape in TBI Sex Trafficking Case

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained an indictment for a Wilson County man accused in connection to an ongoing sex trafficking investigation. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, TBI Special Agents began investigating Travis Lamar Stargill on August 1, 2012. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed … Continue reading Wilson County Man Charged with Rape in TBI Sex Trafficking Case