Is there really a Venezuelan gang called Tren de Aragua in Tennessee? What to know
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is warning residents about the presence of a violent Venezuelan street gang called Tren de Aragua. TBI Director David Rausch said intelligence the agency has gathered suggests the gang is in Tennessee after it was previously believed to be gone following past arrests.
13 East Tennessee counties, cities say they have not seen Venezuelan gang activity
Smaller counties like Anderson, Fentress, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen and Roane all said they've seen no activity from this gang. The Greene County Sheriff also made the point that they don't house a major city. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said they have no knowledge of the gang in their community but that doesn't mean they aren't there.
Venezuelan gang's human trafficking operations surge in Tennessee's four major cities
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director David Rausch joined "Fox & Friends" to discuss Tren de Aragua gang activity in the four major cities in his state.
DHS warns of violent Venezuelan gang 'Tren de Aragua' expanding in DC area
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a bulletin to law enforcement across D.C., Maryland and Virginia concerning an illegal Venezuelan criminal gang known as ‘Tren de Aragua’ that is growing in both size and violence across the region.
Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua now in 16 states: Report
The Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua has spread to 16 U.S. states, according to a New York Post report citing an internal Department of Homeland Security memo. The gang has reportedly established a presence in Virginia,
‘Not that they are asleep at the wheel’ | TBI director addresses disconnect between state and local law enforcement on Venezuelan gang
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director David Rausch is addressing the disconnect between his agency and local law ...
Kingsport man arrested in connection to 27-year-old murder case
A Kingsport man has been arrested in connection to a 27-year-old cold case in Sullivan County. George Robinson (Courtesy of ...
Family finds closure as suspect in decades-old murder is identified through genealogy DNA
Emily Bartley's then 17-year-old brother, James, was murdered nearly three decades ago and her mother, Mary, sexually ...
TBI director addresses disconnect between state, local agencies on Venezuelan criminal organization
Tren de Aragua originated as a prison gang out of Venezuela and is now considered a transnational criminal organization.
MPD confirms two incidents in Memphis linked to Venezuelan gang activities
A spokesperson with MPD shared that two incidents involving "Tren de Aragua" have been reported in Memphis. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — ...
The TBI wants to ‘flush out’ drug offenders by testing Knoxville’s wastewater
It’s part of a pilot program pitched by TBI Director David Rausch during his testimony at this year’s Tennessee budget ...
TBI wants to launch a pilot program in Knoxville to test wastewater for drugs
If funding for the program is approved, TBI will be able to lock into specific areas, specific types and amount of drugs ...
TBI requests funding for proposed program to test wastewater for illicit drugs
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation requested $3 million at this year's budget meeting for a program to test wastewater. It ...
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‘No evidence’ of Venezuelan gang in Chattanooga area after TBI director raised flags
TBI Director David Rausch told Fox News last week that the Tren de Aragua gang, out of Venezuela, has been working in ...