Six Indicted Following Investigation into Insurance-Related Theft

SUMNER COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into theft allegations stemming from insurance-related activity in Sumner County has resulted in the indictment and arrest of six people. On March 11, 2020, at the request of 18th Judicial District Attorney General Ray Whitley, TBI agents, assisted by the Tennessee … Continue reading Six Indicted Following Investigation into Insurance-Related Theft

Ongoing Investigation into Theft from Sumner County Food Bank Results in Additional Arrests

SUMNER COUNTY – An ongoing investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, and the Gallatin Police Department into allegations of theft from the Sumner County Food Bank has resulted in additional arrests. In May 2022, at the request of 18th Judicial District Attorney General Ray Whitley, TBI … Continue reading Ongoing Investigation into Theft from Sumner County Food Bank Results in Additional Arrests

Sparta Man Charged in Jackson County Motel Fire

JACKSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into a motel fire last year in Bloomington Springs has resulted in the arrest of a Sparta man. On May 13, 2022, TBI fire investigators joined the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and Jackson County Central Volunteer Fire Department in … Continue reading Sparta Man Charged in Jackson County Motel Fire

Franklin County Man Charged With TennCare Fraud, Theft

FRANKLIN COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of a Winchester man, charged with theft and TennCare fraud. In July 2022, at the referral of the Tennessee Office of Program Integrity (OPI), TBI agents began investigating a report of fraudulent … Continue reading Franklin County Man Charged With TennCare Fraud, Theft

Alcoa Man Charged, Accused of Theft and Financial Exploitation in Home Improvement Scheme

LOUDON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of an Alcoa man on theft and financial exploitation charges. In February, at the request of 9th Judicial District Attorney Russell Johnson, TBI agents began investigating allegations of theft against Michael Darren Johnson (DOB: 4/1/74). During … Continue reading Alcoa Man Charged, Accused of Theft and Financial Exploitation in Home Improvement Scheme

Bradley County Woman Arrested Following TennCare Fraud Investigation

BRADLEY COUNTY – A Bradley County woman accused of falsely charging TennCare for services she did not provide has been indicted following an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division. In August 2021, after receiving information from the Division of TennCare’s Office of Program Integrity, TBI agents began … Continue reading Bradley County Woman Arrested Following TennCare Fraud Investigation

Hendersonville Man Charged with Stealing from Church

SUMNER COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in a Hendersonville man being indicted and charged with stealing from the church where he worked. On June 22nd, at the request of 18th Judicial District Attorney General Ray Whitley, TBI special agents began investigating a report of theft … Continue reading Hendersonville Man Charged with Stealing from Church

Estate Executor Indicted, Charged in TBI Theft Case

WILSON COUNTY – A Gordonsville woman has been indicted following a TBI investigation into the theft of more than a quarter of a million dollars from an estate she oversaw. In June 2019, TBI special agents opened an investigation into the theft, at the request of the office of the 15th District Attorney General. Agents … Continue reading Estate Executor Indicted, Charged in TBI Theft Case

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

Pulaski Caregiver Charged with Drug Fraud, Neglect of Elderly Patient

PULASKI – A joint investigation by the Pulaski Police Department and special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Pulaski caregiver, who faces multiple charges, including prescription drug fraud and neglect of a vulnerable adult. In November 2021, TBI agents joined investigators … Continue reading Pulaski Caregiver Charged with Drug Fraud, Neglect of Elderly Patient