FENTRESS COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Fentress County corrections officer. In July 2023, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Coltan Daniel Jones (DOB: 10/21/99). The investigation revealed … Continue reading Former Fentress County Corrections Officer Indicted, Charged in TBI Misconduct Investigation
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Blount County
UPDATE: On February 13th, Kenneth DeHart was located in East Knoxville and taken into custody. At the request of 5th Judicial District Attorney General Ryan Desmond, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday evening involving deputies with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates that just before … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Blount County
Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Openings in Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson
TBI Police Officer Protective Services Unit TBI Headquarters Davidson County 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Serves as first responder for any incident that may occur at Tennessee Bureau of Investigation facilities, or any area Tennessee Bureau of Investigation may be operating in. Performs law enforcement duties to protect themselves and others. (Including but not limited to … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Openings in Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson
TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Indictment of Newport Man
Updated to include the correct spelling of the subject’s last name. COCKE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Newport man. In September 2023, TBI received information from the Department of Intellectual Development and Disabilities regarding … Continue reading TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Indictment of Newport Man
LaFollette Couple Indicted, Charged with Neglecting and Financially Exploiting Vulnerable Adult
CAMPBELL COUNTY – A LaFollette couple has been indicted following an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into the abuse and financial exploitation of an elderly man. In December, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating allegations against Robert Heatherly (DOB: 3/19/82) and … Continue reading LaFollette Couple Indicted, Charged with Neglecting and Financially Exploiting Vulnerable Adult
Tazewell Woman Charged with Filing a False Report
CLAIBORNE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in a Tazewell woman being charged with falsely reporting a sexual assault incident. In December, at the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI agents began investigating an allegation of sexual assault against a Jefferson County … Continue reading Tazewell Woman Charged with Filing a False Report
Hancock County Man Arrested, Charged with Second Degree Murder
HANCOCK COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a man on a charge of second degree murder. On January 20th, at the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI special agents began working alongside … Continue reading Hancock County Man Arrested, Charged with Second Degree Murder
Woman’s Remains Identified After Being Found in Roane County Nearly Four Decades Ago
ROANE COUNTY – A woman whose remains were found in 1987 in Roane County has been identified as a result of a partnership between the Roane County Sheriff's Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Unidentified Human Remains DNA Initiative. On August 29, 1987, a body was discovered by a passer-by beside a garbage dumpster … Continue reading Woman’s Remains Identified After Being Found in Roane County Nearly Four Decades Ago
TBI Announces Job Openings for CJIS Support Specialists
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeing interested and qualified candidates for the following positions: CJIS SUPPORT SPECIALIST TIBRS Trainer – CJIS Support Center TBI Headquarters Davidson County 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Responsible for developing training materials, scheduling and instructing all classes for the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS), including the annual conference. Complies … Continue reading TBI Announces Job Openings for CJIS Support Specialists
Two Job Openings Announced at TBI Headquarters
TBI Medicaid Fraud Auditor Medicaid Fraud Control Division TBI Headquarters Davidson County Job Duties: Requests TennCare claims billing information and summary reports at the request of Medicaid Fraud TBI Special Agents for the purpose of investigative support. Compiles and audits potential Medicaid fraud financial information to include bank statements, credit card statements, financial statements, tax … Continue reading Two Job Openings Announced at TBI Headquarters
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