NOW HIRING: Criminal History Examiner, Forensic Technician

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking interested and qualified candidates for the following positions. CRIMINAL HISTORY EXAMINER 1FEE PROGRAMS UNIT1 VacancyTBI HeadquartersNashville, Davidson County Monthly Salary: $2,825 - $4,225 Job Duties: Receive and process criminal history information from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, court clerks, and the general public by utilizing appropriate … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Criminal History Examiner, Forensic Technician

Henry County Attorney Indicted, Accused of Assault

PARIS – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Henry County attorney. On August 12, 2022, at the request of former 24th District Attorney General Matt Stowe, TBI agents began investigating allegations of inappropriate conduct by Michael Ainley involving an individual. During the course … Continue reading Henry County Attorney Indicted, Accused of Assault

Atwood Man Charged Following Officer-Involved Shooting Incident

*Updated 2/28/23 at 7:38 p.m.:  Today, TBI special agents secured additional warrants charging Jason Perry with four counts of Attempted First Degree Murder and two counts of Reckless Endangerment.  Perry remains in the Carroll County Jail.  His bond is set at a total of $1 million on all eight counts. ATWOOD – An investigation by … Continue reading Atwood Man Charged Following Officer-Involved Shooting Incident

Missing Teen Recovered, Two Arrested by Human Trafficking Unit

HICKMAN COUNTY – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Human Trafficking Unit, working alongside the Tennessee Highway Patrol, have arrested and charged a man and woman accused of trafficking a 17-year-old girl for purposes of commercial sex. On February 21st, TBI human trafficking agents were contacted by the THP.  A trooper had performed … Continue reading Missing Teen Recovered, Two Arrested by Human Trafficking Unit

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Carroll County

At the request of 24th Judicial District Attorney General Neil Thompson, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon in Carroll County. Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 4 p.m., deputies with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance call at a home in the 4600 … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Carroll County

Englewood Man Indicted, Charged Following TBI Drug Overdose Investigation

ATHENS – A McMinn County man has been indicted and charged following a TBI investigation into a 2020 drug-related death. In January 2020, authorities began investigating the death of 47-year-old Jamie P. Masse.  He was found unresponsive at a home in the 200 block of County Road 82 in Athens on January 25, 2020, and … Continue reading Englewood Man Indicted, Charged Following TBI Drug Overdose Investigation

Multiple Agencies Participate in Sex Offender Compliance Operation in Carroll County

HUNTINGDON – A sex offender registry compliance operation in Carroll County, conducted with the assistance of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, United States Marshals Service, and 24th Judicial Drug Task Force, concluded this week. The two-day multi-agency saturation operation, dubbed Operation Walter Browning was conducted on February 21 and 22, by the Carroll County Sheriff’s … Continue reading Multiple Agencies Participate in Sex Offender Compliance Operation in Carroll County

Bartlett Man Arrested Following TennCare Fraud Investigation

MEMPHIS – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division has led to the arrest of an in-home care worker accused of submitting false time sheets. On June 29, 2022, after receiving information from the Division of TennCare’s Office of Program Integrity, TBI agents began an investigation into … Continue reading Bartlett Man Arrested Following TennCare Fraud Investigation

“Operation Snowstorm” Leads to Drug Indictments, Arrests in Crockett County

ALAMO – An undercover joint drug operation targeting illicit drug sales, particularly cocaine, in Crockett County has resulted in indictments and arrests. “Operation Snowstorm,” led by the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Crockett County Sheriff’s Office, and Homeland Security Investigations, spanned three months.  Between July and September 2022, agents and investigators … Continue reading “Operation Snowstorm” Leads to Drug Indictments, Arrests in Crockett County

Correctional Officer Arrested, Accused of Having Sexual Contact with Inmate

CAMDEN – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a former correctional officer at the Benton County Jail accused of having sexual contact with a female inmate. In September 2022, at the request of 24th Judicial District Attorney General Neil Thompson, agents began investigating allegations that a former correctional officer … Continue reading Correctional Officer Arrested, Accused of Having Sexual Contact with Inmate