Venezuelan gang operating in Tennessee may become violent

Law enforcement agencies across Tennessee respond to TBI’s report of Venezuelan gang activity
Several law enforcement agencies and lawmakers have released statements following the TBI’s recent comments regarding the presence of a Venezuelan gang’s activity in the state.
12 East Tennessee counties, cities say they have not seen Venezuelan gang activity
A dozen police agencies in East Tennessee tell WBIR they have not seen any activity related to "Tren de Aragua."
TBI director: Venezuelan gang operating in Tennessee may become violent
Rausch claims the gang is involved in human trafficking here in Tennessee and, based on its operations in other states, will soon expand into retail theft rings and the drug trade.
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.
‘We are concerned’: State leaders focus on Venezuelan gang operating in Tennessee
Rausch expanded on the issue in Tennessee, including ongoing efforts to gather intelligence and what the TBI wants the general public to know. The video came after Rausch, along with other department heads, sat before Governor Bill Lee at a budget meeting Tuesday and warned that the gang had resurfaced.
Sheriff: No KCSO investigation involving Venezuelan gang reemerging in Tennessee
While state leaders are sharing concerns about a “violent” Venezuelan gang reemerging and operating in major Tennessee cities, Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler said the sheriff’s office’s gang unit does not have any active investigations involving the gang.
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.
Knoxville Police on Venezuelan gang: No investigations in Knoxville
While the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation warned of a violent Venezuelan gang in Tennessee, the Knoxville Police are not aware of any members or activities in Knoxville.
Franklin County woman charged with theft, financial exploitation of vulnerable adult
A Franklin County woman has been indicted for stealing money from a woman who was under her care at a care facility.
Alabama man jailed in Tennessee, accused of multi-million dollar fraud scheme
An Alabama man has been arrested and accused of participating in a multi-million dollar fraud scheme.The Tennessee Bureau of ...
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Officials disagree on presence of Venezuelan gang
State and local officials disagree over the presence of a Venezuelan gang accused of significant criminal activity.
Ex-Tennessee deputy accused of 'shooting and killing' 7 dogs during animal welfare check
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Tennessee seeing surge in Tren de Aragua gang activity
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director David Rausch on the major cities in his state seeing an increase of activity from ...
Wanted suspect shot by officers in Napier, TBI launches investigation
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Tennessee suspect in dozens of rapes is convicted of producing images of child sex abuse
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