Trooper Arrested, Charged with Aggravated Assault

GRUNDY COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper.        On June 2nd, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI agents began investigating the off-duty actions of Trooper Timothy Johnson (DOB 9/20/1968). During … Continue reading Trooper Arrested, Charged with Aggravated Assault

NOW HIRING! TBI Special Agent/Criminal Investigator – AVIATION DIVISION

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 Aviation Division 2 Vacancies TBI Headquarters - Nashville Job Duties: Responsible for conducting criminal investigations, processing crime scenes, and developing prosecutable criminal cases against people who violate state and federal laws. Conduct interviews, arrest … Continue reading NOW HIRING! TBI Special Agent/Criminal Investigator – AVIATION DIVISION

Henry County Man and Co-Conspirator Arrested, Charged in Henry County Woman’s Death

HENRY COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, has resulted in charges against a two men in connection to the death of the Henry County woman. On June 5th, at the request of 24th Judicial District Attorney General Neil Thompson, TBI agents began … Continue reading Henry County Man and Co-Conspirator Arrested, Charged in Henry County Woman’s Death

NOW HIRING: CJIS IT Supervisor

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position. CJIS IT Supervisor TIES Operations Unit TBI Headquarters Job Duties: Supervise and manage the TIES Operations Unit. Monitor CJIS systems, ensuring efficient and secure data handling. Collaborate with IT teams to integrate CJIS solutions with existing infrastructure. Monitor system performance … Continue reading NOW HIRING: CJIS IT Supervisor

TBI Knoxville Laboratory Recognized Among Top Forensic Laboratories Worldwide

KNOXVILLE - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Knoxville Crime Laboratory has been recognized as one of the top-performing forensic laboratories in the world, earning the prestigious Maximus Award from Project FORESIGHT. The Knoxville Crime Lab was one of only 15 laboratories selected from 184 participating laboratories worldwide during the 2024-2025 reporting cycle. The Maximus Award, … Continue reading TBI Knoxville Laboratory Recognized Among Top Forensic Laboratories Worldwide

Sneedville Man Indicted in TBI Jury Tampering Investigation

HANCOCK - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Sneedville man accused of attempting to influence potential jurors ahead of a trial in Hancock County. In February, at the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving Jack … Continue reading Sneedville Man Indicted in TBI Jury Tampering Investigation

Pleasant View Woman Charged with Aggravated Stalking

WILLIAMSON COUNTY – A joint investigation involving special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Pleasant View woman. On May 12th, at the request of 21st Judicial District Attorney General Stacey Edmonson, TBI agents joined the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and Tennessee Homeland Security in investigating threats and harassing … Continue reading Pleasant View Woman Charged with Aggravated Stalking

Cybertip Leads to Arrest of a Former Weakley County 911 Dispatcher on Charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

WEAKLEY COUNTY – A TBI investigation involving agents with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, the Weakley County Sheriff’s Office, Madison County SWAT, the office of the 27th Judicial District Attorney General Colin Johnson and Homeland Security Investigations has resulted in the arrest of a Weakley County man. In May, TBI agents began investigating a cybertip … Continue reading Cybertip Leads to Arrest of a Former Weakley County 911 Dispatcher on Charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Church Hill Man Indicted, Charged with Criminal Simulation

HAWKINS COUNTY – Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments charging a Church Hill man with drug sales and criminal simulation. In June 2025, special agents began investigating a tip concerning the distribution of counterfeit funds and illegal narcotics in the Church Hill community. During the investigation agents developed Justin Linkous … Continue reading Church Hill Man Indicted, Charged with Criminal Simulation

Shelby County Man Arrested by TBI Warrant Team as Part of Memphis Safe Task Force Operation; Indicted on Charges of Firearm and Marijuana Possession

SHELBY COUNTY – An ongoing investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest and indictment of a Shelby County man on drug and firearm charges. On November 28th, 2025, as part of the Memphis Safe Task Force, a TBI warrant team encountered Latavion Shaw (DOB: 03/09/2003) while searching for … Continue reading Shelby County Man Arrested by TBI Warrant Team as Part of Memphis Safe Task Force Operation; Indicted on Charges of Firearm and Marijuana Possession