MANCHESTER – Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division have obtained indictments charging two individuals in connection to a theft scheme involving Medicaid funds. Agents began investigating the allegations in June 2023, after receiving information from the Tennessee Department of Human Services Adult Protective Services. During the investigation, agents … Continue reading Two Indicted, Charged in TBI Medicaid Fraud Theft Case
TBI’s ‘Operation Protecting Tomorrow’ Yields Arrests, Identifies Two Dozen Child Online Sexual Exploitation & Sextortion Victims
NASHVILLE – A dozen people face felony charges and two dozen victims have been identified in a large-scale, collaborative operation to target online child exploitation and sextortion in Tennessee. Over a three-month period, from February to April, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, housed within its Cybercrime and Digital … Continue reading TBI’s ‘Operation Protecting Tomorrow’ Yields Arrests, Identifies Two Dozen Child Online Sexual Exploitation & Sextortion Victims
Former Deputy Arrested, Charged with Rape of Inmate
BLEDSOE COUNTY – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a former deputy of the Bledsoe County Sheriff's Department in connection to the sexual assault of an inmate in his custody. At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, agents began investigating the allegation on October 31st. … Continue reading Former Deputy Arrested, Charged with Rape of Inmate
TBI Agents Investigating Memphis Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, TBI special agents continue to investigate a fatal shooting early Friday morning, involving two officers of the Memphis Police Department. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred at approximately 3:00 Friday morning at a home in the 3000 block of Dumbarton Road, where officers were responding … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Memphis Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI Job Openings: HR Analyst, Criminal History Examiner, Biometrics Examiner
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. HR Analyst 2Human Resources UnitTBI Headquarters Monthly Salary: $3,958 - $5,950 Job Duties: This position is responsible for assisting with the performance management process including consultations on individual performance plans and rating deadlines. Serves as the Agency Benefits Coordinator and … Continue reading TBI Job Openings: HR Analyst, Criminal History Examiner, Biometrics Examiner
TBI Agents Investigating Knoxville Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATED 4/29/24 at 9:47 ET: The deceased individual has been identified as Jamauri D. Griffin (DOB: 6/13/98). At the request of 6th Judicial District Attorney General Charme Allen, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of a fatal officer-involved shooting Saturday morning in Knoxville. The incident occurred at approximately 7:40 a.m. at a home in … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Knoxville Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI Agents Arrest, Charge Henry County Man in Online Exploitation Case
PARIS – Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force have arrested and charged a man in connection to an ongoing investigation into online child sexual exploitation. TBI agents began the investigation after receiving information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about an individual, … Continue reading TBI Agents Arrest, Charge Henry County Man in Online Exploitation Case
TBI Agents Investigating Shelby County Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATE (April 27, 2024, 3:20 p.m. CT): Agents have identified the deceased man involved in this incident as 30-year-old James Q. Hampton. At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, TBI special agents continue to investigate a fatal officer-involved shooting Friday afternoon involving deputies from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office. The incident … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Shelby County Officer-Involved Shooting
Three Men Arrested Following TBI Online Child Exploitation Investigation
MCMINNVILLE – Special agents assigned to TBI’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force have arrested and charged three men accused of uploading child sexual abuse material online. TBI agents opened the investigation after receiving tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) about three individuals uploading child sexual abuse material on platforms … Continue reading Three Men Arrested Following TBI Online Child Exploitation Investigation
TBI Agents Investigating Memphis Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATE (April 19, 2024/ 11:30a CT): Additional charges were added today, to include Second Degree Murder and Reckless Homicide. At the time of this update, the juvenile remains hospitalized. UPDATE (April 17, 2024/5:38 CT): The information provided in this statement has been updated to reflect additional facts gathered during the ongoing investigation. Also on April … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Memphis Officer-Involved Shooting
