White House Man Arrested, Charged in Sumner County Arson Investigation

SUMNER COUNTY –  An investigation by Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents specializing in fire investigations has resulted in the arrest of a White House man in connection to multiple vehicle fires. On Thursday, April 24th, at the request of 18th Judicial District Attorney General Ray Whitley, TBI agents joined the Millersville Police Department in investigating … Continue reading White House Man Arrested, Charged in Sumner County Arson Investigation

Now Hiring! TBI Announces Criminal History Examiner Job Openings in Nashville

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: CRIMINAL HISTORY EXAMINER 1 CRIMINAL RECORDS UNIT 2 VACANCIES Nashville, Davidson County JOB DUTIES: Criminal History Examiners receive and process criminal history information from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, court clerks, and the general public by utilizing appropriate … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Criminal History Examiner Job Openings in Nashville

Joint Human Trafficking Operation Yields Nine Arrests

HENDERSONVILLE – An undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Hendersonville Police Department, the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, members of the 18th  Judicial Drug Task Force, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Office of 18th Judicial District Attorney General Ray Whitley has led to the arrest of nine individuals.  On April 11th … Continue reading Joint Human Trafficking Operation Yields Nine Arrests

Lincoln County Man Charged in TBI Child Exploitation Case

LINCOLN COUNTY – Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad have obtained indictments charging an Ardmore man in connection to an ongoing child exploitation case. In 2023, agents received a tip concerning a subject using the online messaging platform Kik to talk about sexually abusing children and share … Continue reading Lincoln County Man Charged in TBI Child Exploitation Case

TBI Agents Arrest, Charge Meigs County Man in Georgetown Arson Investigation

GEORGETOWN– Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents specializing in fire investigations, working alongside the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office, have arrested and charged a Georgetown man in connection with an arson investigation. On June 15, 2023, agents began investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed a detached garage at a home in the 3000 block of Sugar … Continue reading TBI Agents Arrest, Charge Meigs County Man in Georgetown Arson Investigation

Trooper Indicted on Tampering with Evidence, Official Misconduct, and Accessory After the Fact Charges

BLEDSOE COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper. On August 8, 2024, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving Jeremy Wayne Newcome (DOB: 12/26/1976). The investigation revealed that Newcome, … Continue reading Trooper Indicted on Tampering with Evidence, Official Misconduct, and Accessory After the Fact Charges

TBI Announces K9 Agent Faith’s Retirement

TENNESSEE- The TBI's first ever Accelerant Detection Canine (ADC), Faith, is retiring after nearly eight years of service. Faith was born at the University of Auburn and received obedience and house-breaking training at a prison for women in Florida. Faith was then purchased by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives for the purpose of … Continue reading TBI Announces K9 Agent Faith’s Retirement

Graysville Man Charged in TBI Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation

SEQUATCHIE COUNTY – An investigation involving special agents from the TBI’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, and members of the 12th Judicial District Drug Task Force has resulted in the arrest of a Graysville man. In October 2024, special agents arrested Michael Williford (DOB 11/18/1985) charging him with Sexual Exploitation of … Continue reading Graysville Man Charged in TBI Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation

White County Man Arrested, Charged in TBI Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation

WHITE COUNTY – Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force have arrested and charged a Sparta man in connection to an ongoing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) investigation. In December 2024, agents received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) concerning child … Continue reading White County Man Arrested, Charged in TBI Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation

Whitwell Man Arrested, Charged in Homicide Investigation

MARION COUNTY – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Department and members of the 12th Judicial Drug Task Force, have arrested a Whitwell man in connection to a homicide. At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, special agents began investigating the death … Continue reading Whitwell Man Arrested, Charged in Homicide Investigation