Former Sheriff’s Detective Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct

NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in an indictment for a former sheriff’s detective in Stewart County in connection to the December suicide of his acquaintance. On December 2nd, at the request of 23rd District Attorney General Ray Crouch, TBI Special Agents began investigating the shooting … Continue reading Former Sheriff’s Detective Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct

Escapee Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ List

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to its ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list: Joseph Ray Perkins, of Vance, Alabama. Perkins is wanted by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, the Tennessee Highway Patrol, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to face charges including Reckless Endangerment with a Deadly Weapon, Felony Escape, … Continue reading Escapee Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ List

Attempted Murder Suspect Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ List

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to its ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list: James Michael Smith, of Knoxville. Smith (DOB 1-30-78) is wanted by the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office and TBI to face charges of Attempted First Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Especially Aggravated Child Abuse, in connection to an … Continue reading Attempted Murder Suspect Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ List

Now Hiring! TBI Forensic Scientist 1 (2 Positions!)

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position. TBI SPECIAL AGENT-FORENSIC SCIENTIST 1 KNOXVILLE CRIME LABORATORY Unit Number of Vacancies Forensic Biology 1 Forensic Chemistry 1 JOB DUTIES Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and preparing technical laboratory reports … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Forensic Scientist 1 (2 Positions!)

Jail Escapee, Convicted Child Rapist, Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to its ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list: Joel Ernest Blanton. Blanton (DOB 2-10-81) is wanted by the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department and the TBI after escaping from the Van Buren County Jail at approximately 1:00 AM today. On April 17th, Blanton was found … Continue reading Jail Escapee, Convicted Child Rapist, Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’

Now Hiring! Business Tech Support, Criminal History Examiner, Software Developer

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. BUSINESS TECH SUPPORT-INTERMEDIATE INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION, TBI HEADQUARTERS 1 VACANCY  JOB DUTIES Learns the technical and business functions of program areas in order to provide hardware and software technical support.  Completes all assigned incident and service requests within the Service … Continue reading Now Hiring! Business Tech Support, Criminal History Examiner, Software Developer

Joint Investigation Yields Arrest in Cumberland County Homicide

SPARTA – A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a man in connection to the death his aunt. On Sunday, at the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI Agents joined the investigation into the death of Teresa Faye … Continue reading Joint Investigation Yields Arrest in Cumberland County Homicide

Three Men Indicted, Charged in TBI Homicide Case

LAWRENCEBURG – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside authorities from Tennessee Fire Investigation Services and the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, have obtained indictments for three men in connection to the robbery and homicide of a Lawrenceburg man earlier this year. On January 21st, at the request of 22nd District Attorney General … Continue reading Three Men Indicted, Charged in TBI Homicide Case

Madison Couple Indicted in TBI Forgery Investigation

GALLATIN – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Madison couple accused of forging medical documents. On March 12th, at the request of 18th District Attorney General Ray Whitley, TBI Agents began investigating Camille Arendt (DOB 11-15-87) and Tyris Brown (DOB 7-7-66). During the course of the investigation, Agents … Continue reading Madison Couple Indicted in TBI Forgery Investigation

TBI Releases Annual Domestic Violence Report

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released a new study today, detailing the volume and nature of crime identified as being domestic violence in nature. The annual report compiles crime data submitted to TBI by the state’s law enforcement agencies through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the findings of “Domestic Violence … Continue reading TBI Releases Annual Domestic Violence Report