TBI Investigating Greeneville Assistant Police Chief After Alleged Assault Case Filed

Greeneville’s Assistant Police Chief Stephen Hixon is being investigated by the TBI after an alleged assault complaint was filed. The TBI’s role in the probe begins after the Greeneville Police Department requested assistance from the agency. The TBI says it began the investigation last month. Greeneville Police Chief Tim Ward says his department will cooperate in any way it can. This is a developing story and we’ll keep you updated as we receive additional information from the TBI.