Bedford County Man Nabbed in TBI Child Porn Investigation

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Bedford County man accused of possessing child pornography. Acting on an investigative lead from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, TBI Special Agents began investigating Rodger Lee Mader on April 19th. During the course of the investigation, Agents … Continue reading Bedford County Man Nabbed in TBI Child Porn Investigation

TBI Launches Innovative Program to Protect Agents, Forensic Scientists from Fentanyl Risks

NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation launched a program to provide a potentially life-saving resource to its Special Agents who might come into contact with fentanyl. In recent years, law enforcement agencies across the country have reported an increase in exposure to the powerful and potentially deadly painkiller, primarily in heroin recoveries. In … Continue reading TBI Launches Innovative Program to Protect Agents, Forensic Scientists from Fentanyl Risks

TBI Case Leads to Indictments for Murfreesboro Man Accused of Pointing Shotgun at Deputies

NASHVILLE – Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Rutherford County man accused of pointing a weapon at two Sheriff’s deputies. At the request of then-16th District Attorney General Bill Whitesell, TBI Special Agents began investigating the May 6th officer-involved shooting of Jeffery T. Newton. Earlier that day, Newton’s wife … Continue reading TBI Case Leads to Indictments for Murfreesboro Man Accused of Pointing Shotgun at Deputies

TBI Case Yields Murder Charge for Crossville Man Accused in Wife’s Death

COOKEVILLE – Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a Crossville man accused in connection to his wife’s murder. At the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI Special Agents began investigating the discovery of skeletal remains on Pugh Cemetery Road in Cumberland County on September 27th. Forensic … Continue reading TBI Case Yields Murder Charge for Crossville Man Accused in Wife’s Death

County Building Commissioner Facing Charges Following TBI Case

KNOXVILLE – Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for an Anderson County man accused of performing building inspections he wasn’t certified to do. At the request of 7th District Attorney General Dave Clark, TBI Special Agents began investigating David Lynn Crowley on April 16, 2014. During the course of the investigation, … Continue reading County Building Commissioner Facing Charges Following TBI Case

2 Men Facing Murder, Weapon Charges in Ongoing TBI Homicide Case

JACKSON – Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for two West Tennessee men accused in connection to a 2011 double homicide. At the request of 25th District Attorney General Mike Dunavant, TBI Special Agents began investigating the deaths of Eric Lee Washington, 26, and Jonathan Lavell Jones, 25, on September 4, … Continue reading 2 Men Facing Murder, Weapon Charges in Ongoing TBI Homicide Case

TBI to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

NASHVILLE – On Saturday, September 27th, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will have a collection point at TBI Headquarters at 901 R.S. Gass Boulevard in Nashville to participate in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The event, sponsored nationally by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), will be held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The … Continue reading TBI to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

TBI Case Leads to Charges for Nashville Man Accused of Pointing Gun at Officers

NASHVILLE – Casework by Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in criminal charges for a Nashville man accused of pointing a handgun at detectives attempting to arrest him. At the request of 21st District Attorney General Kim Helper, TBI Agents began investigating the officer-involved shooting of Fred W. Jarvis, Jr. shortly after … Continue reading TBI Case Leads to Charges for Nashville Man Accused of Pointing Gun at Officers

Salon Manager Nabbed in TBI Credit Card Fraud Case

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained indictments for a hair salon manager accused of fraudulently using a customer’s credit card information. At the request of 19th District Attorney General John Carney, TBI Special Agents began investigating Lori Amber Carter on July 29th. During the course of the investigation, TBI Agents, along with … Continue reading Salon Manager Nabbed in TBI Credit Card Fraud Case

Ongoing TBI Holly Bobo Investigation Yields Additional Arrest

JACKSON – Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Decatur County man in the ongoing casework into the murder of Holly Bobo. TBI Special Agents began their investigation into Bobo’s disappearance on April 13, 2011, the same day the 20-year old nursing student disappeared from her home. In the years … Continue reading Ongoing TBI Holly Bobo Investigation Yields Additional Arrest