NASHVILLE – Investigators from The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Drug Investigation Division, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, and the Murfreesboro Police Department have obtained indictments for 22 individuals accused of being involved in a large-scale drug operation. Beginning in July 2014, the three agencies embarked on a cooperative, large-scale effort, involving numerous overtime hours and … Continue reading 22 People Indicted in Joint Middle Tennessee Drug Investigation
Investigation Involving TBI Drug Agents Yields Conspiracy Robbery & Burglary Charges
MEMPHIS – Special Agents in the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Drug Investigation Division have obtained indictments for two men accused of attempting to rob a home involved in an ongoing investigation. Earlier this year, as part of a multi-agency drug investigation in the Memphis area, TBI Special Agents developed information that Darren Downen and Anthony … Continue reading Investigation Involving TBI Drug Agents Yields Conspiracy Robbery & Burglary Charges
Now Hiring! TBI Intelligence Analyst & Software Developer
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following two 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 … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Intelligence Analyst & Software Developer
Former Police Sergeant Charged Following TBI Inquiry into Arrest Assault Allegation
JACKSON – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a former police sergeant accused of mistreating an arrestee. At the request of 25th District Attorney General Mike Dunavant, TBI Special Agents began investigating Robert Carl Pipkins on November 14, 2014. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed information that … Continue reading Former Police Sergeant Charged Following TBI Inquiry into Arrest Assault Allegation
TBI Domestic Violence Study Shows Continued, Slower Decline in Reported Offenses
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its latest study into the scope and nature of domestic violence offenses, as reported by Tennessee’s law enforcement agencies. The study utilizes data sent to TBI through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS) and includes reported offenses which occurred from 2012 to 2014. Among the … Continue reading TBI Domestic Violence Study Shows Continued, Slower Decline in Reported Offenses
TBI Arrests, Charges Memphis-Area Attorney in Murder-for-Hire Plot
JACKSON – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested a Collierville attorney accused of trying to hire someone to kill his estranged wife. At the request of 25th District Attorney General Mike Dunavant, TBI Special Agents began investigating Fred Auston Wortman III on June 4th. Several days earlier, a concerned citizen contacted … Continue reading TBI Arrests, Charges Memphis-Area Attorney in Murder-for-Hire Plot
Former Patient, Surgical Assistant Nabbed in TBI Prescription Drug Case
CHATTANOOGA – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a former patient and a former employee of a Cookeville medical office, accused of fraudulently obtaining prescription medications. On October 6, 2014, TBI Special Agents began investigating an incident involving Timothy Preston Porter, a patient at Family Foot Center in Cookeville. … Continue reading Former Patient, Surgical Assistant Nabbed in TBI Prescription Drug Case
TBI Case Yields Charges for West Tennessee Inmate in Suspicious Powder Hoax
KNOXVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for an inmate in the custody of the Tennessee Department of Correction in connection to a mailed threat targeting an Assistant District Attorney General. On February 18th, TBI Agents began investigating an incident which occurred at the Sevierville office of District Attorney … Continue reading TBI Case Yields Charges for West Tennessee Inmate in Suspicious Powder Hoax
Houston County Woman Nabbed in TBI Prescription Drug Case
NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Houston County woman accused of fraudulently obtaining prescription medication. At the request of 23rd District Attorney General Ray Crouch, TBI Agents began investigating Sherry Paffrath on July 31, 2014. During the course of the investigation, Agents, working alongside authorities from … Continue reading Houston County Woman Nabbed in TBI Prescription Drug Case
TBI Announces Results of Week-Long Human Trafficking Operation
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced results of a week-long operation to better understand and combat human trafficking in Tennessee. With the partnership of the Brentwood Police Department, the Clarksville Police Department, and End Slavery Tennessee, TBI Agents embarked on an undercover operation to identify potential victims of trafficking, arrest those seeking … Continue reading TBI Announces Results of Week-Long Human Trafficking Operation
