Two Former Mt. Juliet Employees Charged with Theft

An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of two former Mt. Juliet employees charged with theft. At the request of 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson, TBI agents began investigating allegations of theft involving Marshall Taylor (DOB 5/26/1970) and River Johnson (DOB 7/3/1997). On Tuesday, … Continue reading Two Former Mt. Juliet Employees Charged with Theft

Attorney in Putnam County Charged with Theft

An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of an attorney charged with theft. At the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI agents began investigating allegations of theft involving James Hargis (DOB 8/11/1991). During the course of the investigation, agents learned Hargis, acting … Continue reading Attorney in Putnam County Charged with Theft

Former Erwin Police Chief, Captain, and Operations Officer Indicted in TBI Misconduct Investigation

UNICOI COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of three former Erwin Police Department (EPD) employees. In September, at the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI special agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving former Erwin Police Chief Regan Tilson (DOB: … Continue reading Former Erwin Police Chief, Captain, and Operations Officer Indicted in TBI Misconduct Investigation

Rogersville Man Indicted, Accused of Stealing Thousands from Agriculture Ehancement Program

HAWKINS COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Rogersville man on theft and forgery charges. In November, at the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI agents began investigating allegations that Jerry Clinton Lawson (DOB: 06/22/72) fraudulently obtained funding from … Continue reading Rogersville Man Indicted, Accused of Stealing Thousands from Agriculture Ehancement Program

Halls Couple Indicted, Charged with Theft

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