Former Deputy Indicted, Accused of Official Oppression

UNION COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Union County deputy on a charge of official oppression. In September, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI special agents began investigating allegations involving Joey Lynn McBee (DOB: … Continue reading Former Deputy Indicted, Accused of Official Oppression

12 People Indicted, Arrested as a Result of Joint Drug Investigation in East Tennessee

KNOXVILLE – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Union County Sheriff’s Office, Maynardville Police Department, 4th Judicial District Drug Task Force, Knoxville Police Department, 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, and the Drug Enforcement Administration has resulted in the indictments of multiple individuals on drug-related charges. In October 2016, TBI … Continue reading 12 People Indicted, Arrested as a Result of Joint Drug Investigation in East Tennessee

Joint Investigation Results in Four Arrests, Seizure of Drugs, Cash, Weapons

KNOXVILLE – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Union County Sheriff’s Office, Maynardville Police Department, Knoxville Police Department, 4th Judicial District Drug Task Force, 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration has resulted in four arrests and the seizure of a substantial amount of marijuana and … Continue reading Joint Investigation Results in Four Arrests, Seizure of Drugs, Cash, Weapons

Andersonville Woman Charged in Husband’s Death

KNOXVILLE – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Union County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the indictment of an Andersonville woman on murder charges. On July 23rd, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Special Agents joined Union County detectives in investigating the … Continue reading Andersonville Woman Charged in Husband’s Death

Union County Woman Indicted on Solicitation and Sexual Exploitation Charges

KNOXVILLE –An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a Maynardville woman in a sexual exploitation case involving juvenile males. In October 2016, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Special Agents began investigating Tonya Suzette Raper.  The investigation revealed that Raper, … Continue reading Union County Woman Indicted on Solicitation and Sexual Exploitation Charges

Medical Clinic Owner Busted in Joint Prescription Drug Fraud Case

KNOXVILLE –A joint investigation by several law enforcement agencies has resulted in indictments for a Union County woman accused of misusing her position as owner and operator of a medical clinic to commit a variety of crimes, including identity theft. TBI Agents in its Drug Investigation Division began investigating Kristi Lynn Walker, who owned and … Continue reading Medical Clinic Owner Busted in Joint Prescription Drug Fraud Case

TBI Top Ten Most Wanted turns herself into authorities in Union County

Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation today removed a Knoxville, Tenn. woman from the state’s Top Ten Most Wanted list after she turned herself into authorities late last night.  Shortly after midnight, Laura Leva Mae Blair, 29, turned herself into the Union County Jail. She was wanted by the Union County Sheriff’s Office for felony … Continue reading TBI Top Ten Most Wanted turns herself into authorities in Union County

TBI adds Knoxville woman to state’s Top Ten Most Wanted list

Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation today added a Knoxville, Tenn. woman to the state’s Top Ten Most Wanted List after she failed to report to the Union County Jail after pleading guilty on two charges last month.  Laura Leva Mae Blair, 29, last known address 205 Bently Street, Knoxville, Tenn. is wanted by … Continue reading TBI adds Knoxville woman to state’s Top Ten Most Wanted list