SULLIVAN COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Sullivan County deputy. In March, at the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus and the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, TBI agents began investigating allegations of theft against Cody Cookenour (DOB: … Continue reading Former Sullivan County Deputy Indicted, Accused of Theft
TBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Carter County
*Updated 6/11/22 at 11:20 a.m. (Central): The deceased individual has been identified as Daniel Raymond Honeycutt (DOB: 06/23/1983) of Kingsport. At the request of 1st District Attorney General Ken Baldwin, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred this morning in Carter County. Just before 7:30 a.m., the Carter County … Continue reading TBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Carter County
Johnson City Man Charged in Girlfriend’s Death
Updated 6/7/22 at 1:45 a.m. - Bradley Miller is in custody. During the course of the investigation, agents developed information that he may be in Ashland, Kentucky. Late Monday evening, with assistance from the Kentucky State Police, he was located and arrested. Miller is currently being held in the Boyd County, Kentucky Detention Center. In … Continue reading Johnson City Man Charged in Girlfriend’s Death
Former Bristol Officer Indicted, Accused of Official Misconduct
SULLIVAN COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Bristol police officer. In January, at the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus and the Bristol, Tennessee Police Department, TBI agents began investigating allegations that a Bristol officer used a … Continue reading Former Bristol Officer Indicted, Accused of Official Misconduct
Eight Positions Announced in TBI Criminal Justice Information Services Division
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking qualified and interested candidates for the following positions: LEGAL INSTRUMENT EXAMINER – ASSOCIATECJIS DIVISIONDavidson County8 Vacancies Job Duties: Receives telephonic and electronic inquiries and performs personal identifying information (PII) (e.g., Name, date of birth, etc.) searches of federal and state databases via the Tennessee Instant Check System (TICS) … Continue reading Eight Positions Announced in TBI Criminal Justice Information Services Division
Kingsport Man Indicted, Charged with Assaulting TBI Agents
SULLIVAN COUNTY – A Kingsport man has been indicted on several charges, including aggravated assault, after attempting to flee from authorities in a stolen vehicle. On April 28th, TBI agents received information regarding a stolen SUV that was believed to be occupied by a wanted fugitive. The vehicle was spotted in a parking lot along … Continue reading Kingsport Man Indicted, Charged with Assaulting TBI Agents
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Kingsport
At the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI special agents assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Kingsport on Tuesday evening. Preliminary information indicates that TBI agents assigned to the Drug Investigation Division were working alongside the FBI to apprehend Cody Christian, who is wanted … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Kingsport
Juvenile Charged in Connection with Greene County Double Homicide
GREENE COUNTY – As a result of an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and detectives with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, an arrest has been made in connection with a double homicide. At the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney Dan Armstrong, TBI agents began working alongside the Greene County Sheriff’s … Continue reading Juvenile Charged in Connection with Greene County Double Homicide
Eight Arrested in Multi-Agency Human Trafficking Operation in Sevier County
UPDATED 4/25/22 at 2:30 p.m. to reflect a correction to the charge placed against Eric Griffith. SEVIER COUNTY – A two-day undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the Sevierville Police Department, the Pigeon Forge Police Department, the Gatlinburg Police Department, the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit, and the … Continue reading Eight Arrested in Multi-Agency Human Trafficking Operation in Sevier County
We’re Hiring! Three Uniformed Officer Openings Announced at TBI Offices Across the State
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking interested and qualified candidates for the following positions: TBI UNIFORMED OFFICERProtective Services Unit3 VacanciesDavidson CountyMadison CountyKnox County Job Duties:Responsible for patrolling TBI facilities (indoors and grounds) by foot and vehicle multiple times per assigned shift. Monitors and observes facility management and physical security systems (e.g., cameras, security alarms, … Continue reading We’re Hiring! Three Uniformed Officer Openings Announced at TBI Offices Across the State
