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

Arrest in Perry County House Fire

PERRY COUNTY – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into a residential fire in Linden has resulted in the arrest of a Perry County woman. On April 4th, TBI agents joined the Perry County Sheriff’s Office, Lobelville Fire Department, and Linden Fire Department in investigating a fire that … Continue reading Arrest in Perry County House Fire

Three Memphis Women Indicted, Charged in TennCare Scheme

MEMPHIS – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the indictment and arrest of three women from Memphis. In December 2022, TBI received a tip from BlueCare, a TennCare-managed care contractor, alleging fraudulent billing for TennCare services in Memphis.  During the investigation, agents developed … Continue reading Three Memphis Women Indicted, Charged in TennCare Scheme

Lynnville Man Charged with Attempted Murder, Accused of Shooting at Deputies

GILES COUNTY – A Lynnville man faces a set of attempted murder charges, accused of firing a handgun at deputies on Thursday. At the request of 22nd Judicial District Attorney General Brent Cooper, TBI special agents began investigating the incident, shortly after the shooting at a home in the 1600 block of Fairview Road. Giles … Continue reading Lynnville Man Charged with Attempted Murder, Accused of Shooting at Deputies

TBI Agents Investigating Giles County Shooting

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 morning in Giles County. Preliminary information indicates the incident began at approximately 2:35 a.m. at a home in the 1600 block of Fairview Road in Lynnville, where deputies from … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Giles County Shooting