SULLIVAN COUNTY – A two-day joint undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, the office of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, and Homeland Security Investigations has resulted in the arrest of four men accused of seeking illicit sex from minors. Over a two-day period beginning … Continue reading Four Men Arrested, Charged in Sullivan County Human Trafficking Operation
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Cleveland
At the request of 10th District Attorney General Stephen Crump, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to the death of a man during an interaction with officers from the Cleveland Police Department Saturday afternoon. Just before 1:30 p.m., Cleveland officers received a report that Matthew James Riggs (DOB 8/6/71) was threatening to harm … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Cleveland
Claiborne County Man Indicted, Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
CLAIBORNE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Claiborne County man on a charge of sexual exploitation of a minor. In April 2020, TBI agents received a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, indicating that an individual had … Continue reading Claiborne County Man Indicted, Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Campbell County
Updated 10/22/21 at 1:15 p.m. ET – The deceased individual has been identified as Michael Raymond Hilton (DOB 6/1/87), of North Carolina. At the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to the shooting of a man during an interaction with authorities in Campbell County Thursday … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Campbell County
TBI Job Openings Announced in Jackson and Nashville
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. TBI SPECIAL AGENT-FORENSIC SCIENTIST 1Forensic Biology UnitJackson Crime Laboratory/Madison County1 Vacancy Job Duties:Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and composing technical laboratory reports describing the results of tests. Uses and … Continue reading TBI Job Openings Announced in Jackson and Nashville
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Knoxville
Updated 10/12/21 at 10:00 p.m. ET – The deceased individual has been identified as Bryan Calvin Lee (DOB 1/14/78), of Knoxville. At the request of 6th District Attorney General Charme Allen, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to the shooting of a man during an interaction with officers with the Knoxville Police Department … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Knoxville
Clifton Man Arrested, Charged in Shooting Death of Deputy
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Clifton man in connection to the shooting death of a Hardin County Deputy. At the request of 24th Judicial District Attorney General Matt Stowe, TBI special agents began investigating the on-duty homicide of a Hardin County deputy … Continue reading Clifton Man Arrested, Charged in Shooting Death of Deputy
Maryville Woman Indicted, Accused of Filing a False Report
JEFFERSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Maryville woman accused of identity theft and falsely reporting a sexual assault incident. In April, at the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI agents began investigating allegations of sexual assault involving … Continue reading Maryville Woman Indicted, Accused of Filing a False Report
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Cumberland County
At the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to the shooting of a man during an interaction with authorities in Cumberland County Saturday afternoon. At approximately 2:30 p.m., troopers with the Tennessee Highway Patrol attempted to stop an individual traveling along Interstate 40 in Cumberland … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Cumberland County
Sevier County Man Indicted in Officer-Involved Shooting Incident
SEVIER COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Sevier County man in connection to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in July. At the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI special agents began investigating an officer-involved shooting incident that occurred on … Continue reading Sevier County Man Indicted in Officer-Involved Shooting Incident
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