TBI Announces K9 Zeus’ Retirement

TENNESSEE– The TBI’s first ever Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9, Zeus, is retiring after five years of service. Zeus was born in Michigan, but lived out his puppy months in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area.  He was raised by Paws with a Cause and was on his way to becoming an assistant for people with disabilities or … Continue reading TBI Announces K9 Zeus’ Retirement

Rockwood Man Faces 1st Degree Murder Charge in Cumberland County Shooting

CUMBERLAND COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in an arrest. At the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI special agents began investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday night in the 200 block of George Anna Drive in … Continue reading Rockwood Man Faces 1st Degree Murder Charge in Cumberland County Shooting

Former Corporal Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Assault

CHEATHAM COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into an altercation involving a now-former on-duty Cheatham County corporal has resulted in indictments. On January 6th, at the request of 23rd Judicial District Attorney General Ray Crouch, TBI agents began investigating a complaint that then-Cheatham County Corporal Ryan Creech (DOB 11/21/1974) … Continue reading Former Corporal Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Assault

Memphis Man Arrested, Charged in Cyber Theft Scheme

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A joint investigation involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Internal Revenue Service, Homeland Security Investigations, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Smyrna Police Department, Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, Dickson County Sheriff’s Office, Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, and special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Cybercrime and Digital Evidence Unit has resulted in the arrest … Continue reading Memphis Man Arrested, Charged in Cyber Theft Scheme

TBI Agents Investigating Cleveland Officer-Involved Shooting

At the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting Sunday night involving the Cleveland Police Department. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred at approximately 11:23 Sunday night at a gas station in the 4100 block of APD 40 where a Cleveland … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Cleveland Officer-Involved Shooting

Two People Arrested, Charged in Trousdale County Child Rape Investigation

TROUSDALE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into allegations of sexual assault against a child have resulted in the indictments and arrests of a woman from Scottsville, Kentucky and a man from Only, Tennessee. In April, at the request of 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson, agents began … Continue reading Two People Arrested, Charged in Trousdale County Child Rape Investigation

Henderson Man Arrested, Charged in Homicide Investigation

CHESTER COUNTY – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside the Henderson Police Department, U.S. Marshals Service, Chester County Sheriff's Office, and Adamsville Police Department, have arrested a Henderson man in connection to a homicide. On June 15th, at the request of 26th Judicial District Attorney General Jody Pickens, authorities began investigating the … Continue reading Henderson Man Arrested, Charged in Homicide Investigation

TBI Agents Investigating Cookeville Officer-Involved Shooting

At the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting involving the Cookeville Police Department. Preliminary information indicates the incident happened at approximately 10:38 on Sunday night on the 2000 block of N. Willow Avenue, where officers responded to serve a domestic … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Cookeville Officer-Involved Shooting

TBI Agents Investigating Sullivan County Officer-Involved Shooting

UPDATED 6/9/25 at 9:15 a.m. – The deceased individual has been identified as Austin Walters (DOB: 09/18/03). PREVIOUSLY POSTED: At the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting in Sullivan County. Preliminary information indicates the incident happened at approximately 10:19 on … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Sullivan County Officer-Involved Shooting

Clarksville Police Officer Charged with Child Abuse

MONTGOMERY COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Clarksville police officer. On June 5th, at the request of 19th Judicial District Attorney General Robert Nash, TBI special agents began investigating allegations of child abuse involving Clarksville police officer Isaac Barretto (DOB 4/29/1999). During the course … Continue reading Clarksville Police Officer Charged with Child Abuse