Franklin Man Arrested, Accused of Inappropriate Relationship with Minor

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Franklin man accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a minor. At the request of 21st District Attorney General Kim Helper, TBI Agents began investigating allegations involving Robert Mitchell Dukes (DOB 8-18-52). During the course of the investigation, Agents … Continue reading Franklin Man Arrested, Accused of Inappropriate Relationship with Minor

TBI Case Yields Indictment for Hamilton County Commissioner

CHATTANOOGA – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a Hamilton County commissioner accused of attempting to extort an opponent in an upcoming election. At the request of 11th District Attorney General Neal Pinkston, TBI Agents began investigating an allegation of extortion involving Hamilton County Commissioner Timothy Boyd. During … Continue reading TBI Case Yields Indictment for Hamilton County Commissioner

NOW HIRING! Special Agent/Forensic Scientists, CJIS Support Specialist, Intelligence Analyst, Training Officer,

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. TBI SPECIAL AGENT-FORENSIC SCIENTIST 1 MICROANALYSIS UNIT, TBI HEADQUARTERS JOB DUTIES Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and preparing technical laboratory reports describing the results of tests.  Uses and maintains advanced … Continue reading NOW HIRING! Special Agent/Forensic Scientists, CJIS Support Specialist, Intelligence Analyst, Training Officer,

Mother of Reported Missing Child Arrested, Charged in Ongoing Investigation

NASHVILLE – A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Dickson County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of the mother of Joe Clyde Daniels, the five-year-old who was the subject of a Endangered Child Alert last week. Joe Clyde Daniels was reported missing by his parents the morning of Wednesday, … Continue reading Mother of Reported Missing Child Arrested, Charged in Ongoing Investigation

College Student Indicted, Arrested in On-Campus Arson Case

CHATTANOOGA – A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee Fire Investigation Services, the Sewanee Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has resulted in the arrest of a University of the South student in connection to an arson at a fraternity house earlier this year. The fire, on … Continue reading College Student Indicted, Arrested in On-Campus Arson Case

Former Corrections Officer Indicted, Accused of Assaulting Inmate

CHATTANOOGA – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a Jasper man, who stands accused of assaulting a jail inmate while on-duty as a corrections officer in Marion County. At the request of 12th District Attorney General Mike Taylor, TBI Agents began investigating an alleged assault of an inmate … Continue reading Former Corrections Officer Indicted, Accused of Assaulting Inmate

TBI Launches New Crime Data Platform, CrimeInsight TOPS

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has launched a new, online tool to better help the public track crime in their communities. The CrimeInsight TOPS (Theme-Oriented Public Site) platform allows users to quickly navigate through key data submitted by the state’s law enforcement agencies through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). On the … Continue reading TBI Launches New Crime Data Platform, CrimeInsight TOPS

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Clarksville

At the request of 19th District Attorney General John Carney, TBI Agents continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting in Clarksville. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred at approximately 12:00 AM Friday morning and resulted from the search for James Decoursey (DOB 1-24-83), who was the suspect in a fatal shooting of an … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Clarksville

New TBI Study Details Law Enforcement-Related Deaths in 2017

NASHVILLE – Today, for the first time, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released a comprehensive study detailing law enforcement-related deaths in the state. The report, released in accordance to the requirements set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated § 38-10-102, uses established definitions and methodology and provides information on qualifying incidents submitted by the state’s … Continue reading New TBI Study Details Law Enforcement-Related Deaths in 2017

Man Arrested, Charged in Connection to Monday Arson

MCMINNVILLE – A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Department, and Tennessee Fire Investigation Services has resulted in the arrest of a Morrison man in connection to an arson in McMinnville. On Monday, Warren County authorities responded to a reported camper trailer fire in the 100 block of Bivens … Continue reading Man Arrested, Charged in Connection to Monday Arson