SCOTT COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred in April has resulted in an indictment. On April 19th, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents joined the Scott County Sheriff’s Office in investigating the circumstances leading to the … Continue reading Scott County Man Indicted, Charged with Reckless Homicide
NOW HIRING! TBI Special Agent/Criminal Investigator – AVIATION DIVISION
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 Aviation Division 2 Vacancies TBI Headquarters - Nashville Job Duties: Responsible for conducting criminal investigations, processing crime scenes, and developing prosecutable criminal cases against people who violate state and federal laws. Conduct interviews, arrest … Continue reading NOW HIRING! TBI Special Agent/Criminal Investigator – AVIATION DIVISION
TBI Knoxville Laboratory Recognized Among Top Forensic Laboratories Worldwide
KNOXVILLE - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Knoxville Crime Laboratory has been recognized as one of the top-performing forensic laboratories in the world, earning the prestigious Maximus Award from Project FORESIGHT. The Knoxville Crime Lab was one of only 15 laboratories selected from 184 participating laboratories worldwide during the 2024-2025 reporting cycle. The Maximus Award, … Continue reading TBI Knoxville Laboratory Recognized Among Top Forensic Laboratories Worldwide
Sneedville Man Indicted in TBI Jury Tampering Investigation
HANCOCK - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Sneedville man accused of attempting to influence potential jurors ahead of a trial in Hancock County. In February, at the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving Jack … Continue reading Sneedville Man Indicted in TBI Jury Tampering Investigation
Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Opening for Special Agent Criminal Investigator – Fire Investigations
TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 Criminal Investigation Division Fire Investigations Upper East Region - Claiborne / Union / Campbell / Fentress / Scott Counties 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, arrests suspects, and … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Opening for Special Agent Criminal Investigator – Fire Investigations
Former Deputy Indicted, Charged in TBI CSAM Investigation
SULLIVAN COUNTY – An investigation by special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Cybercrime and Digital Evidence Unit has resulted in the indictment of a former Washington County deputy. In September, TBI agents began investigating information received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding multiple files containing child sexual abuse … Continue reading Former Deputy Indicted, Charged in TBI CSAM Investigation
Eleven Indicted on State Charges in Theft Conspiracy Case Involving Knox County Sheriff’s Office Personnel
UPDATED 5/18/26 to include the names of the remaining three individuals indicted as a result of the investigation, as well as a statement from TBI Director David Rausch. KNOX COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of … Continue reading Eleven Indicted on State Charges in Theft Conspiracy Case Involving Knox County Sheriff’s Office Personnel
Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Opening for Interim TBI Forensic Scientist 1
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: TBI FORENSIC SCIENTIST 1 Forensic Biology Unit – 1 Vacancy TBI Jackson Laboratory Madison County This is a temporary position not to exceed one (1) year. Job Duties: Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence submitted to the Tennessee … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Opening for Interim TBI Forensic Scientist 1
Eight People Arrested During Joint Human Trafficking Operation in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE - An undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit and the Knoxville Police Department has led to the arrest of eight people. On April 21st and 22nd, as part of an undercover operation aimed at addressing human trafficking in the Knoxville area, investigators and intelligence analysts placed several decoy advertisements … Continue reading Eight People Arrested During Joint Human Trafficking Operation in Knoxville
Mooresburg Man Indicted, Charged with False Reporting and Tampering with Evidence
HAWKINS COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Mooresburg man accused of filing false reports against a Bean Station detective. In November, at the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI agents began investigating allegations of harassment after Kevin … Continue reading Mooresburg Man Indicted, Charged with False Reporting and Tampering with Evidence
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