SMYRNA – A two-day, undercover operation by several law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrests of 16 men accused of seeking illicit sex from minors. Over a two-day period beginning October 24th, as part of an undercover investigation aimed at addressing human trafficking in Rutherford County, authorities placed several decoy advertisements on websites known … Continue reading 16 Arrested, Accused of Seeking Sex with Minors, in Rutherford County Human Trafficking Sting
Two Men Arrested Following Smith County Investigation
SMITH COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of two men, accused of abusing a corpse. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, on June 9th, TBI Special Agents began investigating the discovery of a body near Seabowisha Lane … Continue reading Two Men Arrested Following Smith County Investigation
Now Hiring! Uniformed Officer, CJIS Support Specialist, Crime Information Communication Specialist
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. TBI UNIFORMED OFFICER Protective Services Unit TBI Headquarters, Nashville Job Duties: Responsible for patrolling TBI facilities (indoors and grounds) by foot and vehicle multiple times per assigned shift. Monitors and observes facility management and physical security systems (e.g., cameras, … Continue reading Now Hiring! Uniformed Officer, CJIS Support Specialist, Crime Information Communication Specialist
Putnam County Man Arrested, Accused of Soliciting Sex from 13-Year-Old
SILVER POINT – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Putnam County man accused of attempting to solicit a minor for the purpose of illicit sex. On August 2nd, TBI Agents received information from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation that a man, identified as Phillip Carlen Loftis (DOB 1-27-66) … Continue reading Putnam County Man Arrested, Accused of Soliciting Sex from 13-Year-Old
TBI Agents Investigating Hamilton County Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 11th District Attorney General Neal Pinkston, Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting on Saturday afternoon involving deputies from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred at approximately 2 p.m. EST at a home in the 7900 … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Hamilton County Officer-Involved Shooting
Former Probation Officer Charged in TBI Theft, Misconduct Case
DECHERD – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a former misdemeanor probation officer who stands accused of mishandling funds in his control. In November 2018, at the request of 12th District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor, TBI Agents began investigating Robin Smith, an employee of Southeast Tennessee Human Resource … Continue reading Former Probation Officer Charged in TBI Theft, Misconduct Case
Harriman Man Arrested, Charged in Shooting Death of Rockwood Man
ROCKWOOD – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside officers from the Rockwood Police Department, have arrested and charged a Harriman man in connection to the death of a man early Tuesday morning. At the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI Agents joined the investigation into the shooting death … Continue reading Harriman Man Arrested, Charged in Shooting Death of Rockwood Man
Jailer Arrested, Charged with Introduction of Contraband
DUNLAP – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a now former jailer at the Sequatchie County Jail, who stands accused of bringing methamphetamine into the facility. On August 6th, while interviewing Nicole Brianna Harmon (DOB 2-13-1998) at the jail in connection to another, ongoing TBI investigation, Special Agents saw … Continue reading Jailer Arrested, Charged with Introduction of Contraband
Now Hiring! TBI Special Agent Criminal Investigator 1
The TBI seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 Criminal Investigation Division & Drug Investigation Division Criminal Investigation positions are available in the following counties: Cumberland, Dickson, Franklin, Lawrence, Marion, Overton, Sullivan, Sumner Drug Investigation positions are available in the following counties: Dyer, Union Monthly Salary: $3,777-$5,860 … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Special Agent Criminal Investigator 1
Former Plant Manager Arrested, Charged with Theft in TBI Case
WAYNESBORO – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a former plant manager accused of stealing from his employer. At the request of 22nd District Attorney General Brent Cooper, TBI Special Agents began investigating Thomas Philipp (DOB: 1/20/1964) in June 2018. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed … Continue reading Former Plant Manager Arrested, Charged with Theft in TBI Case
