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
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Jefferson County
UPDATED at 5:25 p.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Julie Ann Jenkins (DOB: 11/14/1976). At the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn, TBI special agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday morning in Jefferson County. Preliminary information indicates that just after 6:30 a.m., deputies with the Jefferson … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Jefferson County
TBI Fire Investigation Results in Indictment of Former Scott County Detective
SCOTT COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Scott County detective on charges related to insurance fraud. In January 2025, TBI special agent fire investigators began investigating the circumstances surrounding a vehicle fire that occurred in Scott County in December 2024. … Continue reading TBI Fire Investigation Results in Indictment of Former Scott County Detective
Former LaFollette Police Officer Indicted, Charged in TBI Misconduct Investigation
CAMPBELL COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former LaFollette police officer in connection with an incident that occurred in Campbell County. In February 2025, after receiving information from an anonymous source, TBI special agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Isaiah … Continue reading Former LaFollette Police Officer Indicted, Charged in TBI Misconduct Investigation
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Knox County
UPDATED at 2:10 p.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Shane L. Bryant (DOB: 09/23/92). 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 early Tuesday morning in Knox County. Just before 2:30 a.m., deputies with the Knox … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Knox County
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