LAUDERDALE COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a couple accused of stealing thousands from a Halls business. In April, at the request of 25th Judicial District Attorney General Mark Davidson, TBI agents began investigating allegations of employee theft at Southern Lease Management … Continue reading Halls Couple Indicted, Charged with Theft
Former Utility Cooperative Employee Indicted, Charged with Theft
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Appalachian Electric Cooperative employee. In February 2024, at the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving William Robert Gass. During the course of the investigation, agents learned that … Continue reading Former Utility Cooperative Employee Indicted, Charged with Theft
Former Jail Nurse Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct
SCOTT COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Scott County Jail nurse. In October, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Tonja York Draughn (DOB: 12/21/64). During the course … Continue reading Former Jail Nurse Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct
Lascassas Woman Charged with Stealing from Vulnerable Adult
RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A Rutherford County woman faces charges of financial exploitation, theft, and criminal simulation following an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division. Following a referral from Adult Protective Services in August 2024, agents began investigating allegations of theft and financial exploitation of an elderly adult … Continue reading Lascassas Woman Charged with Stealing from Vulnerable Adult
Former Office Manager Indicted, Charged in TBI Theft Case
SMITH COUNTY - Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment charging an Elmwood woman in connection to an ongoing theft case. At the request of 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson, TBI agents opened an investigation into the actions of Kitty Rena Smith (DOB 6/10/1964). Agents, working alongside the … Continue reading Former Office Manager Indicted, Charged in TBI Theft Case
Franklin County Woman Charged with Theft, Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult
FRANKLIN COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into a theft allegation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Huntland woman. On July 9th, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, agents began investigating allegations of theft by Betty Duncan, who operated a … Continue reading Franklin County Woman Charged with Theft, Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult
Two Men Arrested, Charged in Sophisticated Fraud Scheme
UPDATE (June 26, 2025): Ongoing efforts in this case have resulted in the arrest of a second person charged in connection to this fraud scheme. Today, with the assistance of the Arkansas State Police and the Tontitown (AR) Police Department, TBI agents arrested Larry Wilburn (DOB 2/25/1953). In May, the Davidson County Grand Jury indicted … Continue reading Two Men Arrested, Charged in Sophisticated Fraud Scheme
Manchester Couple Indicted, Arrested on Theft Charges
COFFEE COUNTY - An investigation by TBI special agents into theft from a Manchester construction company has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Coffee County husband and wife. At the request of 14th District Attorney General Craig Northcott, on September 14, 2022, TBI special agents began investigating allegations of employee theft and fraud … Continue reading Manchester Couple Indicted, Arrested on Theft Charges
Bolivar Police Officer Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct, Theft
An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Bolivar police officer on official misconduct and theft charges. At the request of the 25th Judicial District Attorney General Mark Davidson, TBI Special Agents began investigating the circumstances surrounding the theft of evidence from the Bolivar Police … Continue reading Bolivar Police Officer Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct, Theft
Investigation Into TennCare Fraud Results in Arrests in Memphis
MEMPHIS - Two Memphis women face charges of TennCare fraud and theft of property following an investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. In October 2023, MFCD special agents received a fraud referral from Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Special Investigation Unit, alleging that a consumer direct … Continue reading Investigation Into TennCare Fraud Results in Arrests in Memphis
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