SULLIVAN COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Bristol man accused of making false reports. In October 2024, at the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI special agents began investigating allegations of rape and harassment involving officers with … Continue reading Bristol Man Indicted, Charged with Filing False Reports
TBI Agents Investigating Sullivan County Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATED 6/9/25 at 9:15 a.m. – The deceased individual has been identified as Austin Walters (DOB: 09/18/03). PREVIOUSLY POSTED: At the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting in Sullivan County. Preliminary information indicates the incident happened at approximately 10:19 on … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Sullivan County Officer-Involved Shooting
Sullivan County Man Indicted, Charged with Filing a False Report and Perjury
SULLIVAN COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Sullivan County man on charges of perjury and false reporting. In April, at the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI special agents began investigating an allegation of sexual assault against … Continue reading Sullivan County Man Indicted, Charged with Filing a False Report and Perjury
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Sullivan County
At the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday evening in Bluff City. Preliminary information indicates that just after 9:00 p.m., deputies with the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office responded to a request for a welfare check on an individual … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Sullivan County
Three People Indicted, Charged in Kingsport Overdose Death
KINGSPORT – An investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Drug Related Death Task Force, the Kingsport Police Department, and the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics Unit has resulted in the indictment of two people in connection to an overdose death. In February, TBI agents joined detectives with the Kingsport Police Department and … Continue reading Three People Indicted, Charged in Kingsport Overdose Death
Sullivan County Man Indicted, Charged with Assaulting Agents
SULLIVAN COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Kingsport man in connection to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in April of last year. At the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI special agents assigned to the Criminal Investigation … Continue reading Sullivan County Man Indicted, Charged with Assaulting Agents
Joint Investigation into Drug Overdoses in Two Counties Results in Indictment, Arrest
WASHINGTON COUNTY – An investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Drug Related Death Task Force, the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, and the Johnson City Police Department has resulted in the indictment of a Johnson City man in connection to several drug overdoses, including one that resulted in a death. On September 18, 2022, TBI … Continue reading Joint Investigation into Drug Overdoses in Two Counties Results in Indictment, Arrest
Two Sullivan County Men Indicted, Charged in Overdose Death
SULLIVAN COUNTY – An investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Drug Related Death Task Force and the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the indictment of two people in connection to an overdose death. In July 2022, TBI agents joined detectives with the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the suspected overdose death … Continue reading Two Sullivan County Men Indicted, Charged in Overdose Death
Former Sullivan County Deputy Indicted, Accused of Theft
SULLIVAN COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Sullivan County deputy. In March, at the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus and the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, TBI agents began investigating allegations of theft against Cody Cookenour (DOB: … Continue reading Former Sullivan County Deputy Indicted, Accused of Theft
Former Bristol Officer Indicted, Accused of Official Misconduct
SULLIVAN COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Bristol police officer. In January, at the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus and the Bristol, Tennessee Police Department, TBI agents began investigating allegations that a Bristol officer used a … Continue reading Former Bristol Officer Indicted, Accused of Official Misconduct
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