Fort Bragg Soldier Arrested, Charged With Second Degree Murder

ROANE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Roane County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Fort Bragg soldier for Second Degree Murder. On December 24th, at the request of 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI special agents joined deputies with the Roane … Continue reading Fort Bragg Soldier Arrested, Charged With Second Degree Murder

NOW HIRING: TBI Special Agent/Criminal Investigator – Drug Investigation Division

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 Drug Investigation Division Knox County 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Responsible for conducting criminal investigations, processing crime scenes, and developing prosecutable criminal cases against persons who violate state and federal laws. Conducts interviews and interrogations, … Continue reading NOW HIRING: TBI Special Agent/Criminal Investigator – Drug Investigation Division

TBI Agents Investigating Deadly Soddy Daisy Officer-Involved Shooting

UPDATED 03/03/26 at 4:20 p.m. – The deceased individual has been identified as Brandon Hall (DOB: 01/15/1981). Previously Posted: At the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI special agents have been requested to investigate the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Soddy Daisy Tuesday morning. Preliminary information indicates … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Deadly Soddy Daisy Officer-Involved Shooting

Jamestown Woman Arrested, Charged in Fentress County Arson Investigation

FENTRESS COUNTY– A joint investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Jamestown woman in connection to a residential fire that occurred Thursday morning. On February 26th, TBI special agent fire investigators joined the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office in investigating … Continue reading Jamestown Woman Arrested, Charged in Fentress County Arson Investigation

Eight Pounds of Meth Seized in Ongoing Multi-Agency Investigation

GREENE COUNTY - An ongoing multi-jurisdictional investigation conducted by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Carter County Sheriff’s Office, the Johnson City Police Department, and the 3rd Judicial District Drug Task Force has resulted in the seizure of multiple pounds of methamphetamine and the arrest of a large-scale distributor. Earlier this month, … Continue reading Eight Pounds of Meth Seized in Ongoing Multi-Agency Investigation

Now-Retired Teacher Arrested, Charged with Having a Weapon on School Property

CHAPEL HILL – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested and charged a Chapel Hill School teacher accused of carrying a weapon on school property. On September 30th, 2025, at the request of 17th Judicial District Attorney General Robert Carter, agents began investigating allegations that Harold Delk (DOB 6/16/1972) brandished a gun on school property … Continue reading Now-Retired Teacher Arrested, Charged with Having a Weapon on School Property

Sardis Man Arrested, Charged in Joint Drug Investigation

HENDERSON COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents assigned to the TBI’s Drug Investigation Division, Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, Decatur County Sheriff’s Office, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, and Huntingdon Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a Sardis man. The agencies began investigating in August, and developed information that Jerry Eugene Hardin (DOB 1/9/1985) … Continue reading Sardis Man Arrested, Charged in Joint Drug Investigation

Texas Woman Indicted, Charged in Union County Death Investigation

UNION COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Union County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Texas woman in connection to the death of a Luttrell man. On August 5, 2025, Richard Nathan Ritter (DOB: 09/21/05) was reported missing. Deputies with the … Continue reading Texas Woman Indicted, Charged in Union County Death Investigation

Investigation into Hancock County Overdose Death Leads to Three Arrests

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