UNION COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Union County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Texas woman in connection to the death of a Luttrell man. On August 5, 2025, Richard Nathan Ritter (DOB: 09/21/05) was reported missing. Deputies with the … Continue reading Texas Woman Indicted, Charged in Union County Death Investigation
Investigation into Hancock County Overdose Death Leads to Three Arrests
HANCOCK COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Drug Investigation Division, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, and the 3rd Judicial District Drug Task Force (DTF) into an overdose death has resulted in the arrest of three people. In December 2024, TBI special agents joined investigators with the Hancock … Continue reading Investigation into Hancock County Overdose Death Leads to Three Arrests
North Carolina Man Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Assault in Bristol Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation
SULLIVAN COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a North Carolina man in connection to an officer-involved shooting that occurred last month. On January 10th, at the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI special agents began investigating the circumstances … Continue reading North Carolina Man Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Assault in Bristol Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation
Probation Officer Charged in TBI Misconduct Investigation
BLOUNT COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the arrest of a Blount County probation officer accused of official misconduct. In January, at the request of 5th Judicial District Attorney General Ryan Desmond, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving James Glenn Dale (DOB: 02/18/83), a … Continue reading Probation Officer Charged in TBI Misconduct Investigation
Former Scott County EMA Director Indicted, Charged with Sexual Battery
SCOTT COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of the former director of the Scott County Emergency Management Agency (EMA). In August, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating an allegation of misconduct involving former Scott EMA … Continue reading Former Scott County EMA Director Indicted, Charged with Sexual Battery
Rogersville Man Indicted, Accused of Stealing Thousands from Agriculture Ehancement Program
HAWKINS COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Rogersville man on theft and forgery charges. In November, at the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI agents began investigating allegations that Jerry Clinton Lawson (DOB: 06/22/72) fraudulently obtained funding from … Continue reading Rogersville Man Indicted, Accused of Stealing Thousands from Agriculture Ehancement Program
TBI Special Agents Investigating Knoxville Officer-Involved Shooting
Updated on 1/29/26 at 10:10 a.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Angel Melendez (DOB: 8/15/79). 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 Wednesday morning in Knoxville. Preliminary information indicates that just before 10:30 a.m., officers … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Knoxville Officer-Involved Shooting
Now Hiring! TBI Announces TBI Police Officer Job Opening
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position. TBI POLICE OFFICER Protective Services Unit Knox 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. … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces TBI Police Officer Job Opening
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Bristol
At the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in Bristol. Preliminary information indicates that on Friday evening, just after 11:00 p.m., the Bristol Police Department responded to a report of a man threatening to harm himself … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Bristol
NOW HIRING: TBI Victim Services Coordinator (2 Positions)
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. TBI Victim Services Coordinator Criminal Investigation Division 2 Vacancies Middle TN – TBI Headquarters West TN – Jackson/Memphis Job Duties: Communicate the victims’ rights, the investigative process, the criminal justice process, and available supportive services to victims and witnesses involved … Continue reading NOW HIRING: TBI Victim Services Coordinator (2 Positions)
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