Nashville Man Arrested, Charged in Joint Drug Investigation

PUTNAM COUNTY – A months long joint investigation by special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Drug Investigation Division, High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force, Cookeville Police Department, Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, Overton Police Department, Livingston Police Department, and Pickett County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Nashville man … Continue reading Nashville Man Arrested, Charged in Joint Drug Investigation

Lebanon Woman Charged with Criminal Simulation

LEBANON – Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments charging a Lebanon woman with criminal simulation. In June 2023, Special agents began investigating the owner of a home health care business, following allegations of TennCare fraud and abuse. During the course of the investigation, agents learned that between January of 2022 … Continue reading Lebanon Woman Charged with Criminal Simulation

Former Deputy Indicted, Charged with Rape of Vulnerable Adult

CUMBERLAND COUNTY –An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Cumberland County deputy on rape charges.           In October 2025, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, agents began investigating allegations involving John Coley Jr. (DOB 12-25-1982). … Continue reading Former Deputy Indicted, Charged with Rape of Vulnerable Adult

NOW HIRING: TBI Victim Services Coordinator 1

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. TBI Victim Services Handle with Care Statewide Coordinator 1 Drug Investigation Division East TN – Chattanooga Job Duties The Statewide Handle with Care Coordinator will oversee strategic initiatives, program development, training, and community partnerships to protect drug-endangered and trauma-affected children. … Continue reading NOW HIRING: TBI Victim Services Coordinator 1

Now Accepting Applications! TBI Announces Summer Internship Opportunities in West Tennessee

NOTE: These are unpaid internships. Select candidates may earn school credit for this opportunity. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for internships in the following disciplines and locations.  Drug Investigation Division Shelby County - Memphis, TN 2 Vacancies Job Duties: An internship with the Drug Investigation Division would involve shadowing Special … Continue reading Now Accepting Applications! TBI Announces Summer Internship Opportunities in West Tennessee

TBI Special Agents Investigating Jackson Officer-Involved Shooting

Updated on 2/2/26 at 10:35 a.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Jermaine Cole (DOB: 1/15/85).  At the request of 26th Judicial District Attorney General Jody Pickens, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon in Jackson. Preliminary information indicates that just before 1:50 p.m., officers … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Jackson Officer-Involved Shooting

TBI Special Agents Investigating Mount Juliet Officer-Involved Shooting

UPDATE: The victim who was transported to the hospital subsequently died from his injuries. He has been identified as Robert Brogden (DOB 3/4/1973). The victim who was pronounced dead on the scene has been identified as Matthew Jones (DOB 7/3/1982). The subject who was shot and killed by police has been identified as Gary Haley … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Mount Juliet Officer-Involved Shooting

Ohio Woman Arrested, Charged in Shooting Death of West Tennessee Deputy

WEAKLEY COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of an Ohio woman in connection to the shooting death of a Weakley County deputy. At the request of 27th Judicial District Attorney General Colin Johnson, TBI special agents began investigating the on-duty homicide of a … Continue reading Ohio Woman Arrested, Charged in Shooting Death of West Tennessee Deputy

Now Accepting Applications! TBI Announces Multiple Summer Internship Opportunities

NOTE: These are unpaid internships. Select candidates may earn school credit for this opportunity. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for internships in the following disciplines and locations.  East Criminal Investigation Division – Hamilton County (Chattanooga) - Apply on job opening 74772. Job Duties: Interns contribute to the TBI's mission of … Continue reading Now Accepting Applications! TBI Announces Multiple Summer Internship Opportunities

TBI Special Agents Investigating Knoxville Officer-Involved Shooting

Updated on 1/29/26 at 10:10 a.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Angel Melendez (DOB: 8/15/79). 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 Wednesday morning in Knoxville. Preliminary information indicates that just before 10:30 a.m., officers … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Knoxville Officer-Involved Shooting