Multi-State Joint Operation Combats Human Trafficking, Exploitation in Tennessee & Georgia

UPDATE (April 24, 2023): This news release was edited from a previous version. CHATTANOOGA – Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director Mark Gwyn joined Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Vernon Keenan to announce today the results of a three-day, multi-state effort to combat human trafficking and the online exploitation of children in Tennessee and Georgia. The … Continue reading Multi-State Joint Operation Combats Human Trafficking, Exploitation in Tennessee & Georgia

Rhea County Man Indicted, Charged in TBI Forged Will Investigation

CHATTANOOGA – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Rhea County man accused of benefitting from a forged will following the death of his uncle. At the request of 12th District Attorney General Michael Taylor, TBI Special Agents began investigating the circumstances surrounding the Estate of Jeffery P. Morgan. … Continue reading Rhea County Man Indicted, Charged in TBI Forged Will Investigation

Now Hiring! TBI Software Developer-Lead

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

TBI, Putnam Sheriff Seize Clandestine Drugs, Warn Public of Dangers

COOKEVILLE – An ongoing, joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in a significant seizure of counterfeit pills that pose a potentially deadly risk to users. While executing a search warrant at a home in the 4600 block of Massa Road this morning, authorities discovered approximately … Continue reading TBI, Putnam Sheriff Seize Clandestine Drugs, Warn Public of Dangers

TBI Issues Update in Memphis Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation

Pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding with the Memphis Police Department and at the request of 30th District Attorney General Amy Weirich, TBI Special Agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Memphis Wednesday afternoon. Ongoing investigative efforts indicate the incident began at 2:50 Wednesday afternoon when two Memphis Police … Continue reading TBI Issues Update in Memphis Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation

4 County Correction Officers, 1 Inmate Indicted in 2 TBI Jail Assault Cases

COOKEVILLE – In two separate cases, Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a total of five individuals in connection to allegations of the mistreatment of inmates in the Morgan County Jail. In the first case, which began November 24, 2015 at the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell … Continue reading 4 County Correction Officers, 1 Inmate Indicted in 2 TBI Jail Assault Cases

TBI Arrests Man Accused of Targeting Neighbor for Assault

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Hartsville man accused of trying to hire someone to harm his neighbor. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, TBI Special Agents began investigating Kent Howard Smith on January 21st. During the course of the investigation, Agents … Continue reading TBI Arrests Man Accused of Targeting Neighbor for Assault

Former County Planning Office Worker Charged in TBI Theft, Misconduct Case

JOHNSON CITY – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a former employee of the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Office in connection to a theft and misconduct investigation. On August 7, 2015, at the request of 4th District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn, TBI Special Agents began investigating reports of … Continue reading Former County Planning Office Worker Charged in TBI Theft, Misconduct Case

TBI Arrests Two Men in Ongoing McMinnville Homicide Case

COOKEVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have charged two men in an ongoing homicide investigation in McMinnville. At the request of 31st District Attorney General Lisa Zavogiannis, TBI Agents joined the investigation into the death of Osbaldo Luna, shortly after local authorities found the body of the 43-year-old with an apparent … Continue reading TBI Arrests Two Men in Ongoing McMinnville Homicide Case

Former Nonprofit Director Nabbed in TBI Theft Case

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a former nonprofit director accused of stealing thousands of dollars intended to support her organization. At the request of 19th District Attorney General John Carney, TBI Special Agents began investigating Nicole Hulbig on December 12, 2014. During the course of … Continue reading Former Nonprofit Director Nabbed in TBI Theft Case