NASHVILLE – Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director David Rausch has appointed an experienced communications and journalism professional to serve as the agency’s new public information officer in the 21 counties in the state’s West region. Keli McAlister joined the TBI this week from the Jackson-Madison County School System, where she served in a communications capacity. … Continue reading TBI Names New West Tennessee Public Information Officer
Former Sheriff’s Deputy Indicted, Charged Following Arrest-Related Assault
NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a now former deputy of the Hickman County Sheriff’s Office who stands accused of assaulting an arrestee last year. On July 6, 2018, at the request of 21st District Attorney General Kim Helper, TBI Agents began investigating an incident, shortly after … Continue reading Former Sheriff’s Deputy Indicted, Charged Following Arrest-Related Assault
TBI Agents, Forensic Scientists Investigating Shelby County Officer-Involved Shooting
Updated 8:55 a.m. CT 2/8: The deceased individual has been identified as Jason Matthew Hill, DOB 06/07/1978. At the request of 30th District Attorney General Amy Weirich, and per the Memorandum of Understanding between her office, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, TBI Special Agents and Forensic Scientists continue to … Continue reading TBI Agents, Forensic Scientists Investigating Shelby County Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI Agents Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Rutherford County
At the request of 16th District Attorney General Jennings Jones, TBI Agents continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal officer-involved shooting Wednesday night in Rutherford County. Preliminary information indicates deputies from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a man, identified as Allon Jones (DOB 5/1/75), possibly holding family members hostage at … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Rutherford County
TBI Seeks Information in Deaths of Two Individuals in West Tennessee
Update as of 2/20: The two individuals have been identified as Robert W. Williams (DOB 02/26/1989), of Hartford, Kentucky, and Samantha Nicole Dial/Hankins (DOB 10/23/1985), of Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call 1-800-TBI-FIND. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public’s assistance in the ongoing investigation into the … Continue reading TBI Seeks Information in Deaths of Two Individuals in West Tennessee
Two Montgomery County Residents Charged in Connection to TBI Fugitive Case
NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and investigators with the Stewart County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of two individuals on charges related to the search for a TBI Top Ten Most Wanted fugitive last year in Stewart and Montgomery Counties. On September 23rd, at the … Continue reading Two Montgomery County Residents Charged in Connection to TBI Fugitive Case
Overton County Woman Indicted, Charged in 2017 Murder
COOKEVILLE - Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for an Overton County woman in connection to a 2017 homicide case. At the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI Agents began investigating the death of Timothy Melton on December 22, 2017, shortly after authorities found the body … Continue reading Overton County Woman Indicted, Charged in 2017 Murder
TBI Announces 2019 Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is calling on all 5th graders, from across the state, to participate in 2019 National Missing Children’s Day poster contest! The annual contest, sponsored by the United States Department of Justice, strives to demonstrate America’s united effort to bring missing children home safely, while highlighting the importance of … Continue reading TBI Announces 2019 Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest
Jackson County Man Indicted in TBI Child Pornography Investigation
NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, with the assistance of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, have obtained indictments for a Jackson County man accused of possessing child pornography. After receiving information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, TBI Agents began investigating Patrick Timothy Sheehan (DOB 9-3-56) in July … Continue reading Jackson County Man Indicted in TBI Child Pornography Investigation
TBI Theft & Misconduct Case Yields Arrest of Former Sheriff’s Lieutenant
NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a former lieutenant of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office who stands accused of theft and misconduct. At the request of 16th District Attorney General Jennings Jones, TBI Agents began investigating Jason Norris Mathis (DOB 2-19-76) on July 12th. During the course … Continue reading TBI Theft & Misconduct Case Yields Arrest of Former Sheriff’s Lieutenant
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