HANCOCK COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Drug Investigation Division, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, and the 3rd Judicial District Drug Task Force (DTF) into an overdose death has resulted in the arrest of three people. In December 2024, TBI special agents joined investigators with the Hancock … Continue reading Investigation into Hancock County Overdose Death Leads to Three Arrests
Utility Worker Arrested, Accused of Having Sexual Contact with an Inmate
HARTSVILLE – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested and charged a now-former Trousdale County Utility District employee accused of having sexual contact with an inmate. On September 12th, 2025, at the request of 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson, agents began investigating allegations that Joe Slagle (DOB 5/3/1973) was having sexual contact with … Continue reading Utility Worker Arrested, Accused of Having Sexual Contact with an Inmate
Two Cookeville Men Arrested, Charged in Joint Drug Investigation
PUTNAM COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Drug Investigation Division, High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force, and Cookeville Police Department has resulted in the arrest of two Cookeville men. In January, after receiving an online tip, the agencies began investigating allegations of illegal drug sales in … Continue reading Two Cookeville Men Arrested, Charged in Joint Drug Investigation
Now Hiring! TBI Announces CJIS Support Specialist Trainer Job Opening
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position. CJIS Support Specialist Trainer Nashville – TBI Headquarters Tennessee Instant Check System (TICS) Unit – 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Responsible for developing training materials, scheduling, and instructing all classes for the Disposition of Firearms (TICS/NICS). Complies with FBI and state … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces CJIS Support Specialist Trainer Job Opening
Trousdale County Sheriff’s Department Captain Charged with Sexual Battery, Aggravated Assault, and Official Misconduct
TROUSDALE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Trousdale County Sheriff’s Department captain. On September 19, 2025, at the request of 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson, TBI agents began investigating an allegation of misconduct involving Trousdale County Sheriff’s Department Captain Matthew Wright … Continue reading Trousdale County Sheriff’s Department Captain Charged with Sexual Battery, Aggravated Assault, and Official Misconduct
North Carolina Man Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Assault in Bristol Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation
SULLIVAN COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a North Carolina man in connection to an officer-involved shooting that occurred last month. On January 10th, at the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI special agents began investigating the circumstances … Continue reading North Carolina Man Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Assault in Bristol Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation
Crossville Man Faces Aggravated Assault Charge In Cumberland County Shooting
CROSSVILLE – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, and Fairfield Glade Police Department into a shooting Sunday has resulted in the arrest of a Crossville man. On February 16th, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, authorities began investigating a shooting incident that occurred … Continue reading Crossville Man Faces Aggravated Assault Charge In Cumberland County Shooting
Joint Human Trafficking Operation in Rutherford County Yields Arrest
MURFREESBORO – An undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, and the Murfreesboro Police Department has led to the arrest of an individual. Over a two-day period, beginning January 22nd, as part of an undercover operation aimed at addressing human trafficking in the Rutherford County … Continue reading Joint Human Trafficking Operation in Rutherford County Yields Arrest
Former Millersville Police Officer Indicted, Charged in TBI Official Misconduct Case
MILLERSVILLE – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Millersville police officer. On June 26th, at the request of 18th Judicial District Attorney General Thomas Dean, TBI agents began investigating allegations surrounding Michael Singleton (DOB 12/27/1992), an officer of the Millersville Police Department. Agents … Continue reading Former Millersville Police Officer Indicted, Charged in TBI Official Misconduct Case
La Vergne Man Charged with Aggravated Rape of a Child
RUTHERFORD COUNTY –Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad have arrested and charged a La Vergne man in connection to an ongoing child exploitation case. In December 2022, U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) contacted TBI special agents about Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) uploaded to the internet in 2017. … Continue reading La Vergne Man Charged with Aggravated Rape of a Child
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