DAVIDSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into allegations of rape and sexual battery has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Florida man. In June of 2025, the TBI began investigating allegations of sexual misconduct involving Robert Bailey (DOB 11/4/1971). During the course of the investigation, agents gathered information … Continue reading Social Worker Indicted, Charged with Rape and Sexual Battery
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Nashville
At the request of 20th Judicial District Attorney General Glenn Funk, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Saturday morning in Nashville. Preliminary information indicates that on Friday, officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department attempting to serve arrest warrants, began searching for Jason Sexton (DOB 5/4/1972). On Saturday, … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Nashville
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Coffee County
At the request of 14th Judicial District Attorney General Craig Northcott, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Friday night in Coffee County. Preliminary information indicates that at around 7:45, deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department were attempting to serve an arrest warrant for Eric Thurman (DOB 9/18/1982). … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Coffee County
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Montgomery County
Shooting in Nashville UPDATE (12:00 PM CT, September 1, 2026): The individual who died as a result of this incident has been identified as Ryan Barnett (DOB 12/1/1981). At the request of 23rd Judicial District Attorney General Ray Crouch and 19th Judicial District Attorney General Robert Nash, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances that led … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Montgomery County
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Williamson County
At the request of 21st Judicial District Attorney General Stacey Edmonson, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Tuesday morning in Fairview. Preliminary information indicates that at around 3:30 AM, officers with the Fairview Police Department were dispatched to the 7000 block of Brush Creek Road to respond to … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Williamson County
TBI Supports Responsible Use of Automated License Plate Recognition Technology
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is committed to using investigative technology responsibly, lawfully, and in ways that help protect and serve the public.Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology is one such tool. When used appropriately and with meaningful safeguards, ALPR can help investigators develop critical leads, locate missing or endangered individuals, identify vehicles associated with … Continue reading TBI Supports Responsible Use of Automated License Plate Recognition Technology
Gainesboro Man Charged with Rape of a Child
JACKSON COUNTY –Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Criminal Investigation Division have charged a Gainesboro man in connection to an ongoing child exploitation case. In May, at the request of 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson, TBI special agents began investigating allegations of aggravated sexual battery involving Johnny Baldwin (DOB 7/22/1982). On June … Continue reading Gainesboro Man Charged with Rape of a Child
Sumner County Drug Roundup Leads to Indictments, Arrests
NOTE: An earlier version of this release included a list of individuals charged in connection to a different, unrelated drug operation. SUMNER COUNTY – A three-year, joint operation targeting illicit drug sales across Sumner County has led to more than a dozen indictments and arrests. In August 2023, investigators assigned to the Middle Tennessee Drug Related … Continue reading Sumner County Drug Roundup Leads to Indictments, Arrests
Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Opening for a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Supervisor
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: CJIS Supervisor Davidson County – TBI Headquarters 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Supervises one of 7 CJIS Units within the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s CJIS Division. Work includes supervising personnel in one or more of the following areas: criminal history examination, … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Opening for a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Supervisor
NOW HIRING! TBI Announces Job Opening for Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Support Specialist
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. CJIS Support Specialist TIBRS Unit/Crime and Law Enforcement Statistics Unit Nashville 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Conduct TIBRS audits, compliance reviews, and training for agencies across Tennessee. Prepare written reports and ensure all corrective actions are completed. Provide technical assistance to … Continue reading NOW HIRING! TBI Announces Job Opening for Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Support Specialist
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