Two MTSU Students Charged with Stealing $114K from University

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury has resulted in the indictment and arrest of two Middle Tennessee State University students from Nashville. At the request of 16th District Attorney General Jennings Jones, in November 2020, TBI Agents joined an … Continue reading Two MTSU Students Charged with Stealing $114K from University

U.S. Marshals, DCS, TBI Announce Results of ‘Operation Volunteer Strong’

Collaborative Operation Identifies, Locates Dozens of Missing Tennessee Children NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A coordinated effort to identify and locate missing children across Tennessee has led to the recovery of 150 missing children by the United States Marshals Service, Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Planning for the effort, named ‘Operation … Continue reading U.S. Marshals, DCS, TBI Announce Results of ‘Operation Volunteer Strong’

THP Trooper Indicted, Charged in TBI Excessive Force Investigation

ROBERTSON COUNTY – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper accused of using excessive force during a November 2020 arrest. On December 2nd, the Tennessee Highway Patrol reported the November 27th incident to 19th District Attorney General John Carney. General Carney subsequently requested a TBI … Continue reading THP Trooper Indicted, Charged in TBI Excessive Force Investigation

Gordonsville Woman Arrested, Charged in Smith County Homicide Case

SMITH COUNTY – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Gordonsville woman accused of killing a Smith County man. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tom Thompson, TBI Agents began investigating the death of 47-year-old Wendell Wilkey Bennett, after authorities found him deceased this morning at a … Continue reading Gordonsville Woman Arrested, Charged in Smith County Homicide Case

Roane County Men Indicted, Charged in TBI Insurance Fraud Case

HARRIMAN – Two men have been indicted following an investigation by Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into an allegation of insurance fraud. In October, at the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI Agents began investigating a 2019 report, submitted to an insurance company, of a stolen off-road vehicle. During … Continue reading Roane County Men Indicted, Charged in TBI Insurance Fraud Case

Former FOP Treasurer Indicted in TBI Theft Case

COOKEVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to a theft charge for a former treasurer of a local Fraternal Order of Police chapter. In December 2019, at the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, Agents began investigating financial discrepancies in the account of the FOP … Continue reading Former FOP Treasurer Indicted in TBI Theft Case

TBI Agents Investigating Nashville Officer-Involved Shooting

At the request of 20th District Attorney General Glenn Funk, and per the Memorandum of Understanding between his office, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, TBI Special Agents continue to investigate the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting on Wednesday afternoon in north Nashville. Preliminary information indicates the shooting occurred … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Nashville Officer-Involved Shooting

Now Hiring! Victim Services Coordinator (Interim) & DNA Collection Coordinator

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. DNA Collection CoordinatorCODIS Unit, TBI Headquarters (Nashville)Forensic Services DivisionMonthly Salary: $4,167 - $4,467 Job Duties:This position is responsible for drafting and implementing a census of lawfully owed arrestee and convicted offender samples. Supervises an Administrative Assistant. Ensure all aspects of … Continue reading Now Hiring! Victim Services Coordinator (Interim) & DNA Collection Coordinator

Now Hiring! TBI Special Agent/Forensic Scientist

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position. TBI Special Agent/Forensic Scientist 1Firearms UnitNashville Crime Laboratory MONTHLY SALARY: $3,777 - $5,860 Job Duties:Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and composing technical laboratory reports describing the results of tests.  Uses … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Special Agent/Forensic Scientist

Now Hiring: TBI Seeking Candidates for 6 Open Positions in Nashville

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. FORENSIC TECHNICIANNASHVILLE CRIME LABORATORY2 VACANCIESMONTHLY SALARY: $2,769 - $4,430 Job Duties:Responsible for receiving forensic evidence into the laboratory from law enforcement officers. Advises submitting agencies on recommended laboratory testing of evidence and notifies submitting agencies or individuals to retrieve completed … Continue reading Now Hiring: TBI Seeking Candidates for 6 Open Positions in Nashville