Tennessee, Venezuela

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.
Murfreesboro police combat claims video shows Venezuelan gang human trafficking
The Murfreesboro Police Department is combatting social media rumors regarding a video that commenters claim involves human trafficking by a Venezuelan gang.MPD issued an Accuracy Alert on Monday morning to disprove claims made about the video,
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.
‘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.
‘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 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 more violent crimes are committed. Gov. Bill Lee relea
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‘No evidence’ of Venezuelan gang in Chattanooga area after TBI director raised flags
After the director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation warned a Venezuelan gang is operating in the state's largest ...
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Sheriff's office: "No active investigation" of Venezuelan gang activity in Hamilton County
There is 'no active investigation' underway in Hamilton County after the TBI reported that members of a Venezuelan gang has ...
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Sheriff, Police Chief Not Aware Of Venezuelan Gang In Chattanooga
Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett and Chattanooga Police Chief said they are not aware of Venezuelan gang activity in the area.
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Baltimore Mayor Vows To Fight Trump’s Immigration Crackdown As Notorious Venezuelan Gang Takes Root Across City
BALTIMORE, MD - Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday vowed to fight the incoming Trump administration’s plans to crack ...
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 ...
Tren de Aragua: What we know about the Venezuelan gang Donald Trump promised to deport
Information about Tren de Aragua members in the U.S. is sparse, which makes the gang a fertile topic for inspiring ...
Laken Riley Murder Suspect Jose Ibarra's Gang Affiliation Revealed
The suspect in the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley is a documented member of the notorious Venezuelan crime ...
Blue state makes $350M 'defund police' comeback after record homicides, violent gang takeovers
Coloradoans voted to earmark $350 million toward police recruitment, training and retention in one of several law enforcement ...