DICKSON– An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a former school resource officer in connection to a theft investigation. On June 5th, at the request of 23rd Judicial District Attorney General Ray Crouch, TBI agents began investigating Kenneth Howard (DOB 5/26/1977). Investigators presented evidence that, … Continue reading Former Dickson School Resource Officer Arrested, Charged with Theft
NOW HIRING: TBI Announces Police Officer Job Openings
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: Police Officer Protective Services Unit 2 Vacancies 1 - Davidson County 1 – Madison County Job Duties: Serves as first responder for any incident that may occur at Tennessee Bureau of Investigation facilities, or any area Tennessee Bureau of Investigation … Continue reading NOW HIRING: TBI Announces Police Officer Job Openings
Prison Escapee and Tennessee Most Wanted Fugitive Captured
The search for escaped inmate Jacob Allen Morley ended Tuesday morning with his capture in Missouri following a multi-state investigation involving local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Earlier Tuesday, investigators received a tip that Morley was believed to have been hiding in a shed at a hunting camp in the Marion, Illinois area. Authorities … Continue reading Prison Escapee and Tennessee Most Wanted Fugitive Captured
Four Men Arrested During Joint Human Trafficking Operation in Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY - An undercover operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Johnson City Police Department, and Homeland Security Investigations has resulted in the arrest of four men. On October 29th and 30th, investigators conducted an operation aimed at addressing human trafficking in the Johnson City area. Decoy advertisements were placed on … Continue reading Four Men Arrested During Joint Human Trafficking Operation in Johnson City
NOW HIRING: TBI Announces CJIS Manager Job Opening – Biometrics Services
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: CJIS Manager Biometrics Services Davidson County 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Develops and implements strategies to close identified gaps in current services provided to the general public, criminal justice, and non- criminal justice entities. Identifies process improvements to further enhance division … Continue reading NOW HIRING: TBI Announces CJIS Manager Job Opening – Biometrics Services
TBI Special Agents Investigating Sullivan County Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday morning in Sullivan County. Preliminary information indicates that just before 8:00 a.m., deputies with the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office responded to an apartment complex in the 1000 block of … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Sullivan County Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI Special Agents Investigating Knox County Officer-Involved Shotting
Updated at 2:30 p.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Caleb Barber (DOB: 02/26/95). At the request of 6th Judicial District Attorney General Charme Allen, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday morning in Knox County. Preliminary information indicates that just before 7:30 a.m., deputies with … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Knox County Officer-Involved Shotting
TBI Special Agents Investigating Chattanooga Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATED 10/26/2026 at 9:17 a.m. – The individual who sustained injuries during the incident has passed away. Jwan Tumblin (DOB: 03/02/1995) was pronounced deceased Saturday morning. 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 Friday morning in Chattanooga. Preliminary … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Chattanooga Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI Special Agents Investigating Carter County Officer-Involved Shooting
Updated 10/27/26 - The deceased individual has been identified as Bryan Christopher Franklin (DOB: 10/01/77). At the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred overnight in Carter County. Preliminary information indicates that around 12:30 a.m. Friday, deputies with the Carter … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Carter County Officer-Involved Shooting
Knoxville Man Indicted, Charged in Ongoing Child Exploitation Investigation
KNOX COUNTY - An ongoing investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad has resulted in the indictment of a Knoxville man on multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. In July, TBI agents began investigating allegations that convicted sex offender Jeremy Todd White (DOB: 09/17/72) … Continue reading Knoxville Man Indicted, Charged in Ongoing Child Exploitation Investigation
