Morgan County, TN- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating misconduct allegations involving a TWRA officer in Morgan County.

The initial investigation was conducted by TWRA who notified the State Comptroller’s Office and the District Attorney General of these allegations and the preliminary results of their investigation. District Attorney General Russell Johnson requested TBI to take over further aspects of the investigation with assistance of agents from the DAG’s office.

At this time the Comptroller has deferred the investigation to the DAG office and TBI.

General Johnson noted that no charges have been brought at this point. The investigation is ongoing. He further noted that the Morgan County Grand Jury next meets in September.