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
North Carolina Man Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Assault in Bristol Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation
SULLIVAN COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a North Carolina man in connection to an officer-involved shooting that occurred last month. On January 10th, at the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI special agents began investigating the circumstances … Continue reading North Carolina Man Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Assault in Bristol Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation
Probation Officer Charged in TBI Misconduct Investigation
BLOUNT COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the arrest of a Blount County probation officer accused of official misconduct. In January, at the request of 5th Judicial District Attorney General Ryan Desmond, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving James Glenn Dale (DOB: 02/18/83), a … Continue reading Probation Officer Charged in TBI Misconduct Investigation
Former Scott County EMA Director Indicted, Charged with Sexual Battery
SCOTT COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of the former director of the Scott County Emergency Management Agency (EMA). In August, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating an allegation of misconduct involving former Scott EMA … Continue reading Former Scott County EMA Director Indicted, Charged with Sexual Battery
Rogersville Man Indicted, Accused of Stealing Thousands from Agriculture Ehancement Program
HAWKINS COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Rogersville man on theft and forgery charges. In November, at the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI agents began investigating allegations that Jerry Clinton Lawson (DOB: 06/22/72) fraudulently obtained funding from … Continue reading Rogersville Man Indicted, Accused of Stealing Thousands from Agriculture Ehancement Program
TBI Special Agents Investigating Knoxville Officer-Involved Shooting
Updated on 1/29/26 at 10:10 a.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Angel Melendez (DOB: 8/15/79). At the request of 6th Judicial District Attorney General Charme Allen, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in Knoxville. Preliminary information indicates that just before 10:30 a.m., officers … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Knoxville Officer-Involved Shooting
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