Now Hiring! TBI Job Openings Announced in Nashville Crime Lab

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: FORENSIC TECHNICIAN EVIDENCE RECEIVING TBI HEADQUARTERS 1 VACANCY JOB DUTIES Responsible for receiving forensic evidence into the laboratory from law enforcement officers. Enters data, including demographic case data and laboratory test assignments using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Distributes … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Job Openings Announced in Nashville Crime Lab

Former Corrections Officer Indicted, Charged with Bringing Contraband into East Tennessee Jail

JOHNSON CITY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a now former corrections officer on charges related to bringing contraband into the Hancock County Jail. In December, at the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI Special Agents began investigating allegations involving … Continue reading Former Corrections Officer Indicted, Charged with Bringing Contraband into East Tennessee Jail

Two Men Arrested, Charged in Ongoing Human Trafficking Investigation

Updated 11/20/20 at 3:00 p.m. – On 11/13/20, the Knox County Grand Jury indicted Zachery Felton on a second charge in connection to this investigation. In addition to Promoting Prostitution, he was indicted on one count of Trafficking for Commercial Sex. On 11/18/20, Felton was arrested in Kingsport and transported back to Knoxville. He was … Continue reading Two Men Arrested, Charged in Ongoing Human Trafficking Investigation

TBI Announces Job Openings for Three Positions

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: TBI UNIFORMED OFFICER PROTECTIVE SERVICES UNIT TBI HEADQUARTERS 1 VACANCY 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, … Continue reading TBI Announces Job Openings for Three Positions

Arrest Made as Part of Multi-Agency Investigation into Middle Tennessee Drug Overdoses

NASHVILLE – A joint operation involving Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Tactical Diversion Agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Murfreesboro Police Department, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, and the Metro Nashville Police Department has resulted in the arrest of an Old Hickory man on drug-related charges … Continue reading Arrest Made as Part of Multi-Agency Investigation into Middle Tennessee Drug Overdoses

Second Person Arrested in Connection to 2018 Murder

CHATTANOOGA – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, the 10th District Attorney General’s Office and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in a second arrest in connection to an October 2018 murder. At the request of 10th District Attorney General Steve Crump, on October 29, … Continue reading Second Person Arrested in Connection to 2018 Murder

Sullivan County Woman Indicted, Accused of Illegally Voting

JOHNSON CITY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Piney Flats woman on voter fraud charges. In October, at the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI Special Agents began investigating allegations of voter fraud involving Judy Guinn (DOB 10/26/48). During … Continue reading Sullivan County Woman Indicted, Accused of Illegally Voting

Fall Branch Woman Charged with Harboring a Fugitive

JOHNSON CITY – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Fall Branch woman for her role in helping a fugitive. On January 10th, TBI Special Agents and investigators from the sheriff’s office began searching for Jonathan Robert … Continue reading Fall Branch Woman Charged with Harboring a Fugitive

Six Face Charges Related to Washington County Jail Death

Updated 1/14 at 6:55 p.m. ET: Jonathan Pearson was located and arrested this evening in Kingsport. JOHNSON CITY – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the indictment of six men in connection to the death of an inmate. On December … Continue reading Six Face Charges Related to Washington County Jail Death

Cocke County Man Charged in Infant’s Death

KNOXVILLE – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the  Cocke County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of a Newport man in connection to the death of his infant son. At the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI Special Agents joined the Cocke County … Continue reading Cocke County Man Charged in Infant’s Death