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
Teen Indicted, Arrested in Connection to Brownsville Homicide
HAYWOOD COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Brownsville Police Department, the 28th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office, the West Tennessee Drug Task Force, and the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Brownsville teen in connection to a shooting that left one dead … Continue reading Teen Indicted, Arrested in Connection to Brownsville Homicide
Two People Indicted, Charged in Maury County Arson Investigation
MAURY COUNTY– A joint investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Mount Pleasant Fire Department, and the Mount Pleasant Police Department has resulted in the arrest of two people in connection to a residential fire that occurred in January. On January 28th, at the request of 22nd Judicial District Attorney … Continue reading Two People Indicted, Charged in Maury County Arson Investigation
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Memphis
At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday night in Memphis. Just before 7:30 p.m., members of the Memphis Safe Task Force responded to a report of a man armed with a gun, threatening to harm himself, in … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Memphis
Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Opening for a Data Analytics Specialist
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: Data Analytics Specialist Medicaid Fraud Control Division – 1 Vacancy Hybrid - Statewide Job Duties: Support the Medicaid Fraud Control Division by working closely with special agents, attorneys, and support staff to detect healthcare fraud and patient abuse. This role … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Opening for a Data Analytics Specialist
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