A Middle and East Tennessee AMBER Alert, issued by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation on behalf of the Rogersville Police Department, remains in effect for 9-year-old Carlie Marie Trent. Carlie was removed from school Wednesday afternoon by her uncle by marriage, Gary Simpson, under false pretenses. He has no custodial rights to Carlie. Currently their … Continue reading AMBER Alert Update: Carlie Trent
8th Man Charged in Ongoing Bedford County Homicide Case
NASHVILLE – An ongoing investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and investigators with the Shelbyville Police Department has resulted in a man being arrested and charged in connection to the death of a Shelbyville woman. At the request of 17th District Attorney General Rob Carter, TBI Special Agents, working alongside detectives … Continue reading 8th Man Charged in Ongoing Bedford County Homicide Case
TBI Releases Specialized Domestic Violence, Law Enforcement Crime Studies
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released two studies, detailing the nature and extent of domestic violence and instances of law enforcement officers attacked while on duty. In both studies, the TBI presents data submitted by the state’s law enforcement agencies through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the findings in … Continue reading TBI Releases Specialized Domestic Violence, Law Enforcement Crime Studies
Former Ministry Prophetess Indicted, Charged in TBI Theft Case
MEMPHIS – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a former Memphis woman accused of stealing money intended to fund a summer feeding program for low-income children. On December 4, 2014, at the request of 30th District Attorney General Amy Weirich, TBI Special Agents began investigating an alleged theft … Continue reading Former Ministry Prophetess Indicted, Charged in TBI Theft Case
Clarksville Man Arrested, Charged in TBI Human Trafficking Case
NASHVILLE – Special Agents in the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Human Trafficking Unit, assisted by Drug Investigation Division Agents and the Clarksville Police Department, have arrested and charged a Clarksville man accused of trafficking a juvenile for the purpose of sex. After receiving information from the National Human Trafficking Hotline this week, TBI Agents began … Continue reading Clarksville Man Arrested, Charged in TBI Human Trafficking Case
Caregiver Nabbed, Accused of Misusing Patient’s Debit Card in TBI Case
NASHVILLE – Special Agents in the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit have obtained an indictment for a Dickson woman accused of misusing the finances of a woman in her care. After receiving information from the Department of Human Services Adult Protective Services, TBI Agents began an investigation into Kimberly Niemisto on December … Continue reading Caregiver Nabbed, Accused of Misusing Patient’s Debit Card in TBI Case
Joint Investigation Yields Charges in Cocke County Homicide Case
JOHNSON CITY – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside investigators from the Cocke County Sheriff’s Department, have obtained indictments for a Newport man accused in connection to a homicide earlier this year. On January 9th, at the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI Special Agents joined the investigation … Continue reading Joint Investigation Yields Charges in Cocke County Homicide Case
2nd Man Indicted, Charged in TBI Cold Case Murder Investigation
NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments and arrested a Dickson County man, the second to be implicated in connection to a 17-year-old homicide case. At the request of former 23rd District Attorney General Dan Alsobrooks, TBI Agents began investigating the death of Eric Baxter on August 20, 1998, … Continue reading 2nd Man Indicted, Charged in TBI Cold Case Murder Investigation
Now Hiring! TBI Intelligence Analyst & CJIS Support Specialist
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. INTELLIGENCE ANALYST FUSION CENTER, TBI HEADQUARTERS JOB DUTIES Responsible for providing analytical support to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies statewide and nationwide, in response to requests for assistance. Specifically, provides analytical aid to law enforcement through the six … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Intelligence Analyst & CJIS Support Specialist
TBI Releases Annual Comprehensive Crime Study
‘’Crime in Tennessee 2015’ Reveals Continued Overall Decrease, Despite Increases in Certain Types of Crime NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its 2015 ‘Crime in Tennessee’ report, revealing an overall decrease in reported instances of crime in the most recent reporting year. The annual study compiles data reported from each law enforcement … Continue reading TBI Releases Annual Comprehensive Crime Study
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