Social Worker Indicted, Charged with Rape and Sexual Battery

DAVIDSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into allegations of rape and sexual battery has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Florida man. In June of 2025, the TBI began investigating allegations of sexual misconduct involving Robert Bailey (DOB 11/4/1971). During the course of the investigation, agents gathered information … Continue reading Social Worker Indicted, Charged with Rape and Sexual Battery

Now Accepting Applications! TBI Announces Spring Forensic Services Division Internships

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: Forensic Services Division Interns TBI Nashville Laboratory – Davidson County TBI Jackson Laboratory – Madison County TBI Knoxville Laboratory – Knox County Job Duties: Interns contribute to the TBI's mission of Truth, Bravery, and Integrity. Participates in hands-on scientific testing … Continue reading Now Accepting Applications! TBI Announces Spring Forensic Services Division Internships

Now Hiring! TBI Announces Special Agent Criminal Investigator 1 Job Openings – Middle 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 – Middle Region 3 Vacancies (1 vacancy – Wilson County; 1 vacancy – Smith/ Jackson Counties; 1 vacancy – Marshall, Lincoln, & Moore Counties) Job Duties: Responsible for conducting criminal investigations, … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Special Agent Criminal Investigator 1 Job Openings – Middle Tennessee

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Blount County

UPDATED at 2:25 p.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Erika K. Burch (DOB: 03/01/88). At the request of 5th Judicial District Attorney General Ryan Desmond, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday evening in Blount County. Just after 8:30 p.m., deputies with the Blount County … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Blount County

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Nashville

At the request of 20th Judicial District Attorney General Glenn Funk, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Saturday morning in Nashville. Preliminary information indicates that on Friday, officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department attempting to serve arrest warrants, began searching for Jason Sexton (DOB 5/4/1972). On Saturday, … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Nashville

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Coffee County

At the request of 14th Judicial District Attorney General Craig Northcott, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Friday night in Coffee County. Preliminary information indicates that at around 7:45, deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department were attempting to serve an arrest warrant for Eric Thurman (DOB 9/18/1982). … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Coffee County

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Montgomery County

Shooting in Nashville UPDATE (12:00 PM CT, September 1, 2026): The individual who died as a result of this incident has been identified as Ryan Barnett (DOB 12/1/1981). At the request of 23rd Judicial District Attorney General Ray Crouch and 19th Judicial District Attorney General Robert Nash, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances that led … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Montgomery County

Buchanan Man Arrested, Accused of Sending Threatening Emails to Multiple Henry County Officials

HENRY COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the arrest of a Buchanan man accused of sending threatening emails to multiple Henry County officials. On August 26th, at the request of 24th Judicial District Attorney General Neil Thompson, TBI special agents began investigating allegations involving Nicholas Guarnieri … Continue reading Buchanan Man Arrested, Accused of Sending Threatening Emails to Multiple Henry County Officials

Former Officer Indicted, Charged with Abuse of a Corpse

KNOX COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Knoxville police officer. In June, at the request of 6th Judicial District Attorney General Charme Allen, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving Shigeki Nagamoto (DOB: 11/19/87), who was employed by the Knoxville Police Department … Continue reading Former Officer Indicted, Charged with Abuse of a Corpse

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Williamson County

At the request of 21st Judicial District Attorney General Stacey Edmonson, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Tuesday morning in Fairview. Preliminary information indicates that at around 3:30 AM, officers with the Fairview Police Department were dispatched to the 7000 block of Brush Creek Road to respond to … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Williamson County