Jail Escapee, Convicted Child Rapist, Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to its ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list: Joel Ernest Blanton. Blanton (DOB 2-10-81) is wanted by the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department and the TBI after escaping from the Van Buren County Jail at approximately 1:00 AM today. On April 17th, Blanton was found … Continue reading Jail Escapee, Convicted Child Rapist, Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’

Spencer Man Arrested, Charged with Homicide

COOKEVILLE – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and several other law enforcement agencies has resulted in the early morning arrest of a Spencer man charged with criminal homicide. At the request of 31st District Attorney General Lisa Zavogiannis, TBI Special Agents joined investigators with the District Attorney’s office … Continue reading Spencer Man Arrested, Charged with Homicide

TBI Arrests, Charges Van Buren County Man in Weekend Homicide

CHATTANOOGA – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Spencer man in connection to the death of a 21-year-old over the weekend. At the request of 31st District Attorney General Lisa Zavogiannis, TBI Special Agents joined the investigation into the death of Robert Alley on Saturday, November 7th, shortly … Continue reading TBI Arrests, Charges Van Buren County Man in Weekend Homicide

Van Buren County Corrections Officer Charged with Reckless Aggravated Assault

COOKEVILLE – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments charging a Van Buren County Corrections Officer with two counts of reckless aggravated assault. On June 16th, at the request of 31st District Attorney General Lisa Zavogiannis, TBI Special Agents began investigating Vernon Frazier. On June 13th, two individuals riding motorcycles in … Continue reading Van Buren County Corrections Officer Charged with Reckless Aggravated Assault

Van Buren County Man Indicted on Aggravated Child Neglect Charge

COOKEVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in a Spencer man being indicted on a charge of aggravated child neglect related to the death of his 7-month-old daughter. At the request of 31st District Attorney General Lisa Zavogiannis, TBI Special Agents began investigating the death of an … Continue reading Van Buren County Man Indicted on Aggravated Child Neglect Charge