Firefighter Indicted, Charged in TBI Child Sex Assault Case

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Portland firefighter accused of sexually assaulting a child. At the request of 18th District Attorney General Ray Whitley, TBI Agents began investigating David Wilber on March 3rd. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed information that on several occasions … Continue reading Firefighter Indicted, Charged in TBI Child Sex Assault Case

Now Hiring! TBI Software Developer

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position. SOFTWARE DEVELOPER-ADVANCED INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION, TBI HEADQUARTERS JOB DUTIES Responsible for designing and coding new applications or making modifications to existing applications. Provides user technical support for TBI’s ISIS case file management system and the associated statewide ISIS Online system. … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Software Developer

Former Police Detective Facing Additional Charges in Ongoing TBI Misconduct Case

JOHNSON CITY – In an ongoing investigation, Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained additional indictments for a former narcotics detective accused of theft and misconduct while on duty. On February 2, 2015 after receiving information from the Morristown Police Department, 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong requested TBI Special Agents investigate … Continue reading Former Police Detective Facing Additional Charges in Ongoing TBI Misconduct Case

East Tennessee Mayor, Associate Indicted in TBI Vote Buying Investigation

JOHNSON CITY – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for an elected official and an associate in an ongoing vote buying investigation. At the request of former 3rd District Attorney General Berkeley Bell, TBI Special Agents began investigating Wayland Dean Rhea and Lowell Ray King on July 30, 2014. During … Continue reading East Tennessee Mayor, Associate Indicted in TBI Vote Buying Investigation

Now Hiring! TBI Forensic Scientists, Administrative Services Manager

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. TBI Special Agent - Forensic Scientist 1 TBI Headquarters, Nashville A total of 2 vacancies are available in the following units: Unit Number of Vacancies Firearms Identification 1 Microanalysis 1 JOB DUTIES Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Forensic Scientists, Administrative Services Manager

TBI Case Yields Charges for Man Accused of Threatening Judge

MEMPHIS – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside investigators from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, have arrested and charged an Oakland man accused of threatening the life of a judge. On Sunday, at the request of 25th District Attorney General Mike Dunavant, TBI Special Agents began investigating allegations of threats against … Continue reading TBI Case Yields Charges for Man Accused of Threatening Judge

Memphis Woman Indicted in TBI Patient Abuse Case

MEMPHIS – Special Agents in the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit have obtained an indictment for a Memphis woman accused of mistreating a female patient in her care. After receiving information from the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, TBI Special Agents began investigating Tenesha Benjamin on February 27, 2015. During … Continue reading Memphis Woman Indicted in TBI Patient Abuse Case

Fugitive on TBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted Captured in Officer-Involved Shooting

NASHVILLE - A Ripley man who was added to the TBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted list in December has been captured after being involved in an officer-involved shooting incident tonight. At approximately 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, after developing information about the possible whereabouts of Sequna Copeland, officers with the Ripley Police Department executed a traffic stop … Continue reading Fugitive on TBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted Captured in Officer-Involved Shooting

TBI Case Leads to Charges for Woman in Death of 6-Year-Old Boy

CHATTANOOGA – A joint investigation by Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Whitwell Police Department has resulted in charges for a Whitwell woman in connection to the death of her boyfriend’s son. At the request of 12th District Attorney J. Michael Taylor, TBI Special Agents began investigating the death of 6-year-old … Continue reading TBI Case Leads to Charges for Woman in Death of 6-Year-Old Boy

TBI Murder Case Yields Charges for Lawrence County Woman

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Loretto woman in connection to the death of a Lawrenceburg man last year. At the request of 22nd District Attorney General Brent Cooper, TBI Special Agents began investigating the death of Sam Passarella on May 19, 2015, shortly after authorities … Continue reading TBI Murder Case Yields Charges for Lawrence County Woman