DYER COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and multiple law enforcement partner agencies has resulted in the arrest of a Newbern man in connection to the kidnapping and attempted rape of a child. At the request of 29th Judicial District Attorney Danny Goodman, TBI agents joined investigators from … Continue reading Newbern Man Charged with Kidnapping, Attempted Rape of a Child and Aggravated Assault
TBI Investigation Results in Multiple Count Indictment of Jamestown Funeral Home Owner
FENTRESS COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into deceptive business practices at a Jamestown funeral home has resulted in a 52-count indictment. In May, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating allegations of theft and fraud involving the Mundy Funeral … Continue reading TBI Investigation Results in Multiple Count Indictment of Jamestown Funeral Home Owner
Clarkrange Man Arrested, Charged in Fentress County Arson Investigation
FENTRESS COUNTY– A joint investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Clarkrange man in connection to a residential fire that occurred on Monday. On September 21st, TBI special agent fire investigators joined the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office in investigating … Continue reading Clarkrange Man Arrested, Charged in Fentress County Arson Investigation
Now Hiring! TBI Announces Special Agent Criminal Investigator 1 Job Openings – East Tennessee
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 Criminal Investigation Division – East Tennessee 2 Vacancies (1 vacancy – Franklin and Grundy Counties; 1 vacancy – Rhea, Sequatchie, and Meigs Counties). Job Duties: Responsible for conducting criminal investigations, processing crime scenes, and … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Special Agent Criminal Investigator 1 Job Openings – East Tennessee
NOW HIRING! TBI Announces Job Opening for Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Support Specialist
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: CJIS SUPPORT SPECIALIST 1 CJIS Division – Crime and Law Enforcement Statistics Unit TBI Headquarters – Nashville 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Conduct TIBRS audits, compliance reviews, and training for agencies across Tennessee. Prepare written reports and ensure all corrective actions … Continue reading NOW HIRING! TBI Announces Job Opening for Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Support Specialist
Now Hiring! Medicaid Fraud Control Division Special Agent Criminal Investigator – Middle Tennessee
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 Medicaid Fraud Control Division – Middle Region 1 Vacancy – TBI Headquarters Job Duties: Conducts Medicaid fraud investigations targeting providers defrauding the State of Tennessee Medicaid program. Also conducts abuse investigations of vulnerable adults … Continue reading Now Hiring! Medicaid Fraud Control Division Special Agent Criminal Investigator – Middle Tennessee
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Chattanooga
At the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday evening in Chattanooga. Preliminary information indicates that just before 7:00 p.m., officers with the Chattanooga Police Department responded to the 1400 block of E 17th Street in reference to an … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Chattanooga
Man On TBI Most Wanted List Arrested, Charged With Second Degree Murder
PICKETT COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a man on TBI's Most Wanted list charged with Second Degree Murder. On May 27th, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI special agents began investigating a homicide that occurred in … Continue reading Man On TBI Most Wanted List Arrested, Charged With Second Degree Murder
TBI Agents Investigating Madisonville Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATED at 4:00 p.m. on 09/16/2026 – The individual involved in this incident is deceased and has been identified as Rosa Barker (DOB 08/15/1985). At the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting Tuesday afternoon involving the Madisonville Police Department. Preliminary information … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Madisonville Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI Investigation Leads to Indictment of Former Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office Deputy
CLAIBORNE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office deputy. In October 2025, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating an allegation of misconduct involving Matthew Joseph Lucas Hopson (DOB: 7/6/1997), who … Continue reading TBI Investigation Leads to Indictment of Former Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office Deputy
