ALAMO – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Alamo Police Department, and Crockett County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Crockett County man in connection with a home burglary and sexual assault in Alamo. On May 27th, at the request of 28th District Attorney General Frederick … Continue reading Crockett County Man Arrested, Charged with Aggravated Rape
Claiborne County Homicide Victim Identified After More than Three Decades as Part of TBI DNA Cold Case Initiative
CLAIBORNE COUNTY– A man whose skeletal remains were found in 1986 in Claiborne County has been identified, and special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are asking for the public’s help to determine who killed him. On August 24, 1986, skeletal remains were discovered by hunters along an isolated and abandoned trail in the … Continue reading Claiborne County Homicide Victim Identified After More than Three Decades as Part of TBI DNA Cold Case Initiative
Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Investigation Results in Search Warrant, Arrest
Updated on 6/7/23 to include booking photo. MEDINA – An investigation by special agents with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, with the assistance of partners law enforcement agencies, has resulted in the arrest of a man from Medina. In May, TBI task force agents received information … Continue reading Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Investigation Results in Search Warrant, Arrest
Investigation into Fentanyl Sales in Lexington Leads to Indictment, Arrest
LEXINGTON – An ongoing joint investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a man from Lexington connected to the sale of fentanyl. In October of 2022, as agents and investigators worked proactively to … Continue reading Investigation into Fentanyl Sales in Lexington Leads to Indictment, Arrest
Former Administrative Assistant Indicted in Church Theft Case
WASHINGTON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Jonesborough woman accused of stealing thousands from the church where she worked. In August, at the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI agents began investigating a report of theft … Continue reading Former Administrative Assistant Indicted in Church Theft Case
State Prisoner Charged with Murder of Another Inmate
JOHNSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a state prison inmate in connection to the murder of another inmate. On January 24th, at the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI agents began working alongside the Tennessee Department of Correction … Continue reading State Prisoner Charged with Murder of Another Inmate
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Wayne County
At the request of 22nd Judicial District Attorney General Brent Cooper, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday night in Wayne County. Preliminary information indicates that a deputy with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office encountered a male subject in the area of Dogwood Flats. Initial reports indicate the man fired … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Wayne County
Detroit Couple Arrested in Multi-Agency Drug Investigation
KNOX COUNTY – A multi-agency investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 5th Judicial District Drug Task Force (DTF), Knox County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, Knoxville Police Department’s Organized Crime Unit, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol has resulted in the arrest of two people and the seizure … Continue reading Detroit Couple Arrested in Multi-Agency Drug Investigation
We’re Hiring: New openings at TBI Headquarters
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following positions: LEGAL INSTRUMENT EXAMINER – ADVANCEDTennessee Instant Check System (TICS) Unit Davidson County1 Vacancy Job Duties:Reviews daily firearms transaction denials to ensure accuracy. Addresses errors and inaccuracies on denials with unit team members. Trains new team members on TICS policies and procedures. … Continue reading We’re Hiring: New openings at TBI Headquarters
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Cocke County
At the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Cocke County. Preliminary information indicates that just before 5:00 p.m., an officer with the Parrottsville Police Department and a deputy with the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office observed a woman, known to have … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Cocke County
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