TBI, Tennessee and Venezuela

‘We are concerned’: State leaders focus on Venezuelan gang operating in Tennessee
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) issued a warning about Venezuelan gangs operating in major cities across the state. The gang, named “Tren de Aragua,” is known for crimes ranging from sex trafficking to committing murder in broad daylight.
TBI warns Venezuelan gang operating in Tennessee
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is sounding the alarm about a Venezuelan gang they say is operating in major cities across Tennessee.
TBI: Dangerous Venezuelan gang is in ‘every major city’ in Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - State leaders are warning of a dangerous gang that formed in prisons in Venezuela called Tren de Aragua that has been spotted in all major cities in Tennessee. TBI Director David Rausch said the gang has been known for human trafficking and bringing Venezuelan women to the United States and Tennessee illegally.
‘They are in numbers here’: TBI director warns of violent Venezuelan gang resurfacing in Tennessee
The director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is warning that a violent Venezuelan gang has resurfaced in Tennessee.
Drug Enforcement Administration weighs in on Venezuelan gang in Tennessee cities
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) used a state budget hearing this week to issue a warning about the brutal group.
TBI warns of Venezuelan gang resurfacing across state, including Memphis
TBI Director David Rausch told Governor Bill Lee that Venezuelan gang "Tren De Aragua," or "TDA," is behind human trafficking rings, drug trade and organized retail theft cross the state of Tennessee.
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Sheriff: No KCSO investigation involving Venezuelan gang reemerging in Tennessee
Spangler wrote. TBI director David Rausch shared on Tuesday that primarily, the gang has been engaging and human ...
Ex-Tennessee deputy accused of 'shooting and killing' 7 dogs during animal welfare check
Connor Brackin was employed at the McNairy County Sheriff’s Office for less than a month when he shot 7 dogs during an animal ...
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TBI issues Silver Alert for man last seen in Sevierville
SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a silver alert for a man last seen on ...
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TBI wants to test wastewater in Knoxville to track illicit drug use
It should come as no surprise that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation wants to cut down on illicit drug use. What perhaps ...
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TBI: Man missing from Sevierville found safe
The man who was at the center of a Silver Alert on Thursday has been found safe, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI the alert had been issued ...
Former McNairy County deputy charged with animal cruelty after killing 7 dogs during welfare call, says TBI
The TBI said for reasons under investigation, Connor Brackin shot and killed seven dogs while responding to a call about the ...
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Endangered Knox County child found, suspect killed in officer-involved shooting, TBI says
“We are grateful that [the girl], who was on the TBI endangered child list ... the detectives who fired on Ahrens were placed on leave with pay while the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation looks ...
TBI expresses concern over Venezuelan gang tied to human trafficking
The TBI director adds that the gang has returned following several arrests in 2023 and they’re working to stop them before ...