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
Kingsport Man Indicted, Charged with Assaulting TBI Agents
SULLIVAN COUNTY – A Kingsport man has been indicted on several charges, including aggravated assault, after attempting to flee from authorities in a stolen vehicle. On April 28th, TBI agents received information regarding a stolen SUV that was believed to be occupied by a wanted fugitive. The vehicle was spotted in a parking lot along … Continue reading Kingsport Man Indicted, Charged with Assaulting TBI Agents
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Sullivan County
UPDATED 4/14/22 at 4:15 p.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Timmy Lee Thurman Jr (DOB: 11/22/93), of Bristol. At the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred this morning in Sullivan County. Just before 9:30 a.m., a deputy … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Sullivan County
Juvenile Charged in Connection with Kingsport Officer-Involved Shooting
KINGSPORT – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in charges being placed against a juvenile accused of committing criminal actions that led to an officer-involved shooting in Kingsport Tuesday evening. At the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI agents began investigating the circumstances leading to … Continue reading Juvenile Charged in Connection with Kingsport Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI Agents Investigating Kingsport Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATED 3/16/22 AT 4:45 p.m. - The juvenile involved in this incident has been charged with Evading Arrest and Attempted First Degree Murder via a juvenile petition. Due to the individual’s age, he is not being identified at this time. At the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI agents are investigating the … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Kingsport Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Sullivan County
UPDATED 3/1/22 – The individual involved in this incident has been identified as Michael Bentley (DOB: 11/20/95). On Monday evening, TBI agents obtained warrants charging Bentley with two counts of Aggravated Assault. He is currently being held in the Sullivan County Jail. At the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI agents are … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Sullivan County
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