OVERTON COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Overton County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the arrest of a Baxter man in connection to a homicide that occurred earlier this week. On March 23rd, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI … Continue reading Baxter Man Arrested, Charged in Livingston Homicide
After Nearly 45 Years, Human Remains Found in Blount County Identified Through Collaborative Effort
BLOUNT COUNTY - Human remains discovered in 1981 in Blount County have been identified through a partnership between the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, the University of Tennessee Forensic Anthropology Center, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Unidentified Human Remains Initiative. On April 4, 1981, the body of a man was discovered by local hunters in the … Continue reading After Nearly 45 Years, Human Remains Found in Blount County Identified Through Collaborative Effort
Campbell County Detective Indicted, Charged in TBI CSAM Investigation
NOTE: The news release has been updated to reflect the correct date of birth for Zachary Daugherty. CAMPBELL COUNTY – An investigation by special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad has resulted in the indictment of a Campbell County detective. In October, TBI agents received a tip … Continue reading Campbell County Detective Indicted, Charged in TBI CSAM Investigation
Former Erwin Police Chief, Captain, and Operations Officer Indicted in TBI Misconduct Investigation
UNICOI COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of three former Erwin Police Department (EPD) employees. In September, at the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI special agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving former Erwin Police Chief Regan Tilson (DOB: … Continue reading Former Erwin Police Chief, Captain, and Operations Officer Indicted in TBI Misconduct Investigation
Knoxville Homicide Victim Identified After More Than Three Decades
KNOXVILLE - A man whose remains were discovered in Knoxville in 1988 has now been identified through a partnership between the Knoxville Police Department, the Knox County Regional Forensic Center, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Unidentified Human Remains Initiative. On August 30, 1988, railway workers repairing a section of track discovered the body of a … Continue reading Knoxville Homicide Victim Identified After More Than Three Decades
NOW HIRING: TBI Special Agent/Criminal Investigator – Drug Investigation Division
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 Drug Investigation Division Knox County 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Responsible for conducting criminal investigations, processing crime scenes, and developing prosecutable criminal cases against persons who violate state and federal laws. Conducts interviews and interrogations, … Continue reading NOW HIRING: TBI Special Agent/Criminal Investigator – Drug Investigation Division
Jamestown Woman Arrested, Charged in Fentress County Arson Investigation
FENTRESS COUNTY– A joint investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Jamestown woman in connection to a residential fire that occurred Thursday morning. On February 26th, TBI special agent fire investigators joined the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office in investigating … Continue reading Jamestown Woman Arrested, Charged in Fentress County Arson Investigation
Eight Pounds of Meth Seized in Ongoing Multi-Agency Investigation
GREENE COUNTY - An ongoing multi-jurisdictional investigation conducted by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Carter County Sheriff’s Office, the Johnson City Police Department, and the 3rd Judicial District Drug Task Force has resulted in the seizure of multiple pounds of methamphetamine and the arrest of a large-scale distributor. Earlier this month, … Continue reading Eight Pounds of Meth Seized in Ongoing Multi-Agency Investigation
Texas Woman Indicted, Charged in Union County Death Investigation
UNION COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Union County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Texas woman in connection to the death of a Luttrell man. On August 5, 2025, Richard Nathan Ritter (DOB: 09/21/05) was reported missing. Deputies with the … Continue reading Texas Woman Indicted, Charged in Union County Death Investigation
Investigation into Hancock County Overdose Death Leads to Three Arrests
HANCOCK COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Drug Investigation Division, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, and the 3rd Judicial District Drug Task Force (DTF) into an overdose death has resulted in the arrest of three people. In December 2024, TBI special agents joined investigators with the Hancock … Continue reading Investigation into Hancock County Overdose Death Leads to Three Arrests
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