TBI Issues Alert on Suspect in Shooting of Dickson Co. Deputy

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a statewide Tennessee Blue Alert for Steven Joshua Wiggins.

Wiggins is listed as a person of interest by the Dickson County Sheriff's Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation in the shooting death of a Dickson County deputy on May 30th, 2018. Wiggins should be considered armed and dangerous.

If you have information concerning Wiggins, please contact the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

About a BLUE ALERT:

All of the following must be met in order to activate a Blue Alert: (1) A sworn law enforcement officer is killed, sustains life threatening injuries or the officer is missing in the line of duty under circumstances warranting concern for the law enforcement officer’s safety and; (2) The suspect(s) pose(s) an imminent threat to public safety and law enforcement personnel and; (3) A description of the offender or vehicle is available for statewide broadcast to the public and law enforcement 911 centers. (4) Prior to activation, if the suspect(s) is/are identified, the requesting agency will immediately: Place the suspect in the temporary felon file in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Obtain felony warrants as soon as possible or within 24 hours and enter the offender into NCIC. (5) The head of any Tennessee law enforcement agency, Colonel of the Highway Patrol, Chief, Sheriff or their designee of the investigating law enforcement agency of jurisdiction requests the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to activate the Blue Alert system.

Chattanooga Shooting Suspect Named to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’

TBI Press Release by Josh DeVine

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to its ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list, Dominique Lebron Collins.

Dominique Lebron Collins

Collins (DOB 1-18-88) is wanted by the Chattanooga Police Department and the TBI to face charges including Attempted First Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault, Reckless Endangerment, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon in connection to a shooting that occurred on April 13^th. Collins was last seen in a gold-colored Jeep and should be considered armed and dangerous.

Collins is an African-American man who stands 5’8” and weighs approximately 180 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information about his whereabouts should contact the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND. There is a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to his arrest.

Ten Indicted in Putnam County Human Trafficking Operation

TBI Press Release  by Susan Niland COOKEVILLE – An undercover human trafficking operation conducted by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Office of the 13th District Attorney General, Cookeville Police Department, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, and Homeland Security Investigations has resulted in the arrest of ten men facing felony charges in a targeted effort to identify individuals attempting to purchase illicit sex from minors. “With each similar operation we conduct, we want to send the same message; that we will not tolerate the sexual exploitation of any person in our community,” says TBI Acting Director Jason Locke. “This is a demand-driven crime, involving men from all kinds of backgrounds. As a state, Tennessee has led the fight to see to it that no child or adult falls victim to these sexual predators.” The operation began in Cookeville on February 15th and continued through February 17th. The operational focus was on individuals seeking to engage in commercial sex acts with females under the age of 18, and those engaged in trafficking others for commercial sex acts. For all three days of the operation, advertisements were placed in the "Women Seeking Men" section of backpage.com, and two female TBI Agents posted as individuals offering sex on that site. During the course of the resulting text or phone conversations, the Agents identified themselves as being 14 to 17 years old. A total of ten men, from college students, to a mail carrier, to a landscaping company owner, traveled to the location to meet for the purpose of illicit sex from a female they believed to be a minor. “As significant as these arrests are, we are only scratching the surface,” says Cookeville Police Chief Randy Evans. “It is incumbent upon us to remain vigilant, and pursue and prosecute human trafficking across the state, as we all continue to battle this heinous crime.” In the course of the three-day operation, men using 697 unique phone numbers responded to the ads that were posted online, seeking to purchase illicit sex. The total number of contacts, such as text messages and calls, was 5,211. Some of the conversations between these men and undercover Agents continued after they learned they were chatting with someone they believed to be a minor. During the operation, Agents and Intelligence Analysts also gathered information in an effort to identify and recover potential victims of human trafficking. “I am pleased that this investigation was successful,” says 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway. “At the same time, I find it disturbing and tragic that there is even a need to conduct such an investigation in our community. The District Attorney’s Office and our law enforcement partners will continue to be proactive in the fight to protect child victims and to expose and hold accountable those who prey on them.” Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris agrees. “Human trafficking and exploitation of children and young adults has no place in our community. I want our citizens to know that we take every threat to their safety seriously. Our agency will always work with law enforcement partners to help eliminate human trafficking from occurring.” This is the 13th time the TBI has worked with partner law enforcement agencies across the state to help identify, investigate and prosecute trafficking. Assistant Special Agent in Charge Robert Hammer, who oversees HSI’s efforts in Tennessee says, “For almost three years now, ICE/HSI has partnered with TBI and agencies across Tennessee to combat this heinous form of modern-day slavery.  Individuals seeking to exploit victims of sex trafficking need to realize that law enforcement across Tennessee is unified and will aggressively investigate and prosecute the perpetrators.  We also stand ready to protect and assist any victims that we are able to rescue as part of these operations.” On May 8th, the Putnam County Grand Jury returned indictments, charging ten individuals in connection with this operation. At the time of this release, eight of those men had been taken into custody: *Kenneth Hobbs (DOB 09/29/1966, Dunlap):  One count Patronizing Prostitution (Class B Felony) *Lance Hatmaker (DOB 12/06/1987, Carthage): One count Patronizing Prostitution (Class A Felony) *Matthew Kenty (DOB 06/24/1999, Birmingham, AL): One count Patronizing Prostitution (Class B Felony) *Nicanor Baraiac (DOB 02/15/1976, Lenoir City): One count Patronizing Prostitution (Class A Felony) *Nathaniel Stalnaker (DOB 05/04/1999, Cookeville):  One count Patronizing Prostitution (Class A Felony) *Justin Adcock (DOB 02/13/1990, Algood):  One count Patronizing Prostitution (Class A Felony) *Daniel Baltazar (DOB 07/16/1983, Cookeville): One count Patronizing Prositution (Class B Felony) *Marcus Clark (DOB 07/27/1999, Monroe): One count Patronizing Prostitution (Class A Felony) Jerry Redman is CEO of Second Life Tennessee, a non-profit anti-human trafficking organization for the 25-county region that includes the Upper Cumberland area. “Our organization works regularly to educate communities on what trafficking actually is, and create and strengthen partnerships to ensure that our region is well-equipped to turn the tide on this crime, and most of all, assist those victimized by trafficking so that they can truly live the lives they dream of and deserve.” For more information on resources, and how to help in the fight against human trafficking, visit https://ithastostop.com/.   Kenneth Hobbs    Lance Hatmaker    Matthew Kenty   Nicanor Baraiac    Nathaniel Stalnaker    Justin Adcock    Daniel Baltazar    Marcus Clark

Annual School Crime Study release by TBI

NASHVILLE – By Josh DeVine for the TBI

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released a new study today, detailing the volume and nature of crime on K-12 campuses across the state. The annual report compiles three years of crime data submitted to TBI by the state’s law enforcement agencies through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS).

Among the findings of “School Crime 2015-2017”:

• From 2015 to 2017, a total of 27,038 offenses were reported by Tennessee law enforcement agencies with a ‘School’ location code.
• The number of offenses occurring in school increased 13.5%, from 8,494 offenses in 2015 to 9,642 in 2017.
• Simple Assault was the most frequently reported offense, accounting for 37.4% of reported offenses.
• The month of September had the highest frequency of reported school crimes.
• While males accounted for 57.3% of offenders in reported offenses, females accounted for 52.8% of victims.
• The most common weapon type was ‘Personal Weapons (Hands, Fist, Feet, Etc.),’ at 80.1%.

“This study will hopefully assist law enforcement, school administrations, and government officials in planning their efforts in the fight against crime and continue to create awareness that crime exists as a threat to our communities,” said TBI Director Mark Gwyn. “The threats to society by criminal activity must be addressed by efforts from all law-abiding citizens, as well as law enforcement agencies.”

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As with all of its crime publications, the TBI cautions against using the data provided in these reports to compare one jurisdiction to another. The factors impacting crime vary from community to community and accordingly, comparisons are considered neither fair nor accurate.

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The full report is available for review and download on the TBI’s website: www.tn.gov/tbi.

TBI Releases Crime Studies on Hate Crime and Violence Against Law Enforcement Officers

NASHVILLE – by Josh DeVine 

Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released two reports, detailing the volume and nature of crime identified as hate crime and violence against the state’s law enforcement officers. The annual studies compile crime data submitted to TBI by the state’s law enforcement agencies through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS).

Among the findings from ‘Tennessee Hate Crime 2017’:

• Overall, the number of offenses in which the bias was known increased from 180 in 2016 to 199 in 2017.
• Males (54.7%) were victimized at a higher rate than females (45.3%).
• Simple Assault was the most frequently reported bias-motivated offense in 2017.
• 6% of hate crime offenders were male.
• 2% of offenses designated as hate crimes were committed by juveniles.

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Among the findings in “Law Enforcement Officers Killed or Assaulted (LEOKA) 2017”:

• The number of LEOKA victims increased by 14.7 % year-to-year, with 2,137 victims reported in 2017.
• In 2017, there were no Law Enforcement Officers reported as being feloniously killed in the line of duty.
• T­he most frequently reported LEOKA offense was Simple Assault at 53.7%.

As with all of its crime publications, the TBI cautions against using the data provided in these reports to compare one jurisdiction to another. The factors impacting crime vary from community to community and accordingly, comparisons are considered neither fair nor accurate.

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Both reports are currently available for review on the TBI’s website: www.tn.gov/tbi.

TBI adds Waffle House Shooting Suspect to Top 10 Most Wanted list with $2500 reward.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to its ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list, Travis Reinking.

Reinking (DOB 2-1-89) is wanted by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department and the TBI to face charges, including three counts of Criminal Homicide, in connection to a shooting that occurred at a Waffle House in Antioch early this morning. The shooting incident remains under investigation by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. Reinking should be considered armed and dangerous.

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Reinking is a white man, who stands 6’4” and weighs approximately 180 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. There is a reward of up to $2,500 f

or information leading to his arrest.

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Both Parents of 5 year old reported missing now face charges in connection with his death

NASHVILLE – A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Dickson County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of the mother of Joe Clyde Daniels, the five-year-old who was the subject of an Endangered Child Alert last week.

Krystal Daniels

Joe Clyde Daniels was reported missing by his parents the morning of Wednesday, April 4th. At the request of the Dickson County Sheriff’s Office, the TBI issued an Endangered Child Alert, and law enforcement agencies, search and rescue organizations, and citizen volunteers began an exhaustive search in the area of his residence. 

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On April 6th, at the request of 23rd District Attorney General Ray Crouch, TBI Agents opened an investigation into criminal conduct. During the course of the investigation, and after a three-day search, authorities developed information that the child’s father, Joseph Daniels (DOB 10-16-89), intentionally killed his son sometime during the night of April 3rd-4th in the family’s residence and then hid his son’s body. On the morning of April 7th, TBI Agents arrested Joseph Ray Daniels (DOB 10-16-89) and charged him with one count of Criminal Homicide.

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On Monday, ongoing investigative efforts led TBI Agents to arrest Krystal Nicole Daniels (DOB 11-2-90) and charge her with one count of Aggravated Child Neglect or Endangerment. Agents subsequently booked her into the Dickson County Jail on a $1,000,000 bond.

TBI Launches New Crime Data Platform, CrimeInsight TOPS

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has launched a new, online tool to better help the public track crime in their communities.

The CrimeInsight TOPS (Theme-Oriented Public Site) platform allows users to quickly navigate through key data submitted by the state’s law enforcement agencies through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS).

On the platform, available online at https://crimeinsight.tbi.tn.gov/tops/, users can select a law enforcement agency, a year, and a data set – either Drugs/DUI, Violent Crime, or Property Crime – before selecting ‘Go.’ The resulting page displays key definitions, data in a set of relevant charts and graphs, and year-to-year trends. The platform also incorporates print and download features, along with access links to the raw data and social media integration. Currently, the TOPS platform offers data from 2001 to 2016. 2017 data will be released later this month, to coincide with the agency’s release of its annual ‘Crime in Tennessee’ publication.

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“This platform is the next step forward in our commitment to help Tennesseans better understand the crime occurring in their communities,” said Pam Beck, who oversees Criminal Justice Information Service (CJIS) for the TBI. “We’ve worked hard to make sure this information is as clear and easy-to-understand as possible.”

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The project, funded by the United States Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Statistics, makes Tennessee one of only two states in the country to offer the public this level and quality of online crime data.

As always, and in accordance with federal crime reporting guidance, the TBI discourages the use of this data to rank or compare jurisdictions. Instead, in the agency’s assessment, it is more helpful – and fair – to compare an agency’s data over a period of time.

Man Suspected of Killing KY Police Officer Killed in Clarksville by Officers. TBI Investigating

For TBI by Josh DeVIne

At the request of 19th District Attorney General John Carney, TBI Agents continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting in Clarksville.

Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred at approximately 12:00 AM Friday morning and resulted from the search for James DeCoursey (DOB 1-24-83), who was the suspect in a fatal shooting of an off-duty Hopkinsville, Kentucky police officer on Thursday evening. Authorities had issued a BOLO -- be-on-the-lookout -- for DeCoursey, and also developed information he had stolen a white truck and may have been in a particular area of Clarksville, Tennessee. 

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Law enforcement officers from several agencies, including the Clarksville Police Department, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, and the United States Marshals Service met in the area and located the stolen vehicle in the parking lot of a restaurant on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, near Exit 4 off of I-24. At approximately the same time, a call came into authorities from a hotel across the street, reporting that a man matching DeCoursey's description was there asking for a cigarette. 

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The law enforcement officers headed in the direction of the hotel when two deputies from Montgomery County and one U.S. marshal encountered DeCoursey walking across Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, back toward the restaurant. DeCoursey appears to have ignored repeated commands and the situation escalated, resulting in the law enforcement officers firing upon DeCoursey, killing him. No law enforcement officers sustained any injury in the incident.

TBI Agents continue to gather any and all relevant evidence, interviews, and information. Throughout the investigative process, findings will be shared with the District Attorney General. As a reminder: In all investigations, the TBI acts solely as ‘fact-finders.’ Any determination about the legality of the actions of the officer/s involved in these types of matters rests solely with the District Attorney General.

Multiple arrests in Putnam Co. on Drug Trafficking charges Following multi-agency investigation

CHATTANOOGA – A joint investigation into drug trafficking by multiple local, state and federal agencies has resulted in the arrest Wednesday of three individuals in Putnam County. Those agencies participating included the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Middle Tennessee Task Force, FBI, DEA, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Cookeville Police Department, and 13th Judicial Drug Task Force.

On March 21st, Agents conducted surveillance at a hotel on Jefferson Avenue in Cookeville, where an individual with an active warrant was known to stay. While the surveillance was ongoing, that individual, Billy White, exited his hotel room and was taken into custody in the parking lot. Agents found on White cocaine, methamphetamine, and a large amount of cash. A search warrant of the room where White was staying was subsequently executed, and officers found a large quantity of processed marijuana, scales, packaging material, a loaded handgun and a rifle. Two other individuals were also arrested in connection with this investigation.

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Those charged Wednesday include:

*Billy White (DOB 10/02/1985), Cookeville, TN. One count Possession of Schedule II for Resale, one count Possession of Schedule VI for Resale, one count of Schedule III for Resale, one count of Introduction of Contraband in Penal Facility and one count Possession of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony. Bond set at $40,000.

*Kenneth Bayless (DOB 04/05/1979), Spencer, TN. One count Sale or Delivery of Schedule II for Resale. Bond set at $25,000.

*Sharlinda Turner (04/12/1992), Rock Island, TN. Arrested on General Sessions Court capias. No bond set.

All three individuals were booked into the Putnam County Jail.

TBI Releases Annual ‘Crime On Campus’ Study-most crime down, DUI up.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released to the public its annual crime study detailing the volume and nature of crime on the state’s college and university campuses. ‘Crime on Campus 2017’ compiles data submitted to TBI by the state’s colleges, universities, and law enforcement agencies through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS).

Among the report’s findings:

• Overall, crime reported by Tennessee’s colleges and universities decreased by 2.8% from 2016 to 2017.
• In total, 26.8% of all 2017 offenses reported were categorized as Larceny/Theft.
• Robbery offenses decreased significantly, by 55.2%, from 29 in 2016 to 13 in 2017.
• Assault Offenses decreased by 13.7% year-to-year.
• The overall category of “Sex Offenses-Forcible” decreased by 26% in 2017. There was a 27% decrease in reported Rape offenses, from 63 in 2016 to 46 in 2017.
• Reported DUI offenses increased by 60.9% year-to-year.

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As always, the TBI strongly discourages the comparison of one institution’s statistics to another. The factors impacting crime vary from community to community and rudimentary comparisons will most like result in inaccurate, generalized, and unfair conclusions of the perceived ‘safety’ of one campus over another. It is more helpful for context, in the TBI’s assessment, to compare an institution’s data over the course of several years.

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“This report will hopefully assist law enforcement, institution administrations, and government officials in planning their efforts in the fight against crime and continue to create an awareness that crime exists as a threat in our communities,” said TBI Director Mark Gwyn.

The full 2017 ‘Crime on Campus’ report, along with similar studies dating back to 2001, is available for review online: http://www.tn.gov/tbi.

Morgan County Man Indicted in Fentress County Murder, Arson

KNOXVILLE –An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a Morgan County man on murder and arson charges.

Jonathan D. Smith

In December 2017, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Special Agents joined Tennessee Fire Investigative Services and the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office in investigating a residential fire that occurred on Maynard Drive in Grimsley on December 2nd. The body of Melissa L. Durham was found inside the home. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed information that led them to Johnathan Donavan Smith (11-23-70) as the individual responsible for Durham’s death. The investigation further revealed that Smith intentionally started the fire at the residence.

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Today, the Fentress County Grand Jury returned indictments charging Smith with one count of Second Degree Murder and one count of Aggravated Arson. This afternoon, he was served in the Fentress County Jail, where he was already being held on unrelated charges.

TBI Says California Drug Distributors seeking Foothold in Middle Tennessee

NASHVILLE –  Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the seizure of about five pounds of the drug commonly referred to as “Molly”.

During the course of the investigation, TBI Drug Agents received information that a drug trafficking organization from the west coast wanted to begin a distribution cell in Middle Tennessee. Agents learned that a delivery was scheduled to be made to an address in Murfreesboro. On January 29^th, with the assistance of detectives with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and Murfreesboro Police Department, Agents developed information that led to the seizure of five pounds of MDA, and the arrest of two individuals.

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“This concerns us because it’s an unusually large amount of this drug that was seized,” says Assistant Director T.J. Jordan of the Drug Investigation Division. “In the form in which it was delivered, it would likely be turned around and used in thousands of pills and capsules for distribution throughout Tennessee.”

"This situation again shows the importance of partnerships between our local law enforcement agencies and the TBI," says Murfreesboro Police Chief Mike Bowen.  "We are proud of the efforts of all officers involved."

MDA or "Molly"

Rutherford County Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh echoed the benefits of cooperative efforts, saying "the partnership with TBI and other law enforcement agencies shows a united goal in drug enforcement.”

On Monday, Kyle Dallas Bowen, (DOB 10/27/1994) and Trey Nicholas Jones, (DOB 06/09/1981), were arrested and charged with one count of Schedule 6 for Resale and one count of Possession of Schedule 1. They were booked into the Rutherford County Jail, where they are each being held on a $100,000 bond.

Kyle Bowen

Trey Jones