KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a former probation officer on rape charges. In February 2017, at the request of 7th District Attorney General Dave Clark, TBI Special Agents began investigating allegations of sexual misconduct against Bryant L. Thomas (DOB 12/8/87). At that … Continue reading Former Probation Officer Indicted in TBI Rape Investigation
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in La Vergne
Updated 4/8 at 12:30 p.m. CT: The individual who was shot has been identified as a 17-year-old male from La Vergne. He remains hospitalized. At the request of 16th District Attorney General Jennings Jones, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances leading up to an officer-involved shooting that occurred this afternoon in La … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in La Vergne
TBI Seeking Public’s Help in Locating Individual Wanted on Felony Forgery, Lien Charges
UPDATED 3/26/25: Mark Anthony McConnell was located and arrested by authorities in Galax, Virginia. KNOXVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public’s assistance in locating an individual wanted on numerous felony charges related to filing false liens and forgery. Mark Anthony McConnell (DOB 7/25/56), of Knoxville, is wanted by the Tennessee Bureau … Continue reading TBI Seeking Public’s Help in Locating Individual Wanted on Felony Forgery, Lien Charges
Joint Drug Operation Nets Multiple Arrests in Morristown
JOHNSON CITY – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Morristown Police Department has resulted in the indictment of multiple individuals on a variety of drug-related charges. The coordinated operation conducted in and around the Morristown area focused on the sale and delivery … Continue reading Joint Drug Operation Nets Multiple Arrests in Morristown
TBI Agents Investigating Jonesborough Officer-Involved Shooting
Updated 3/16/18 at 5:45 p.m. ET: The deceased individual has been identified as Mark Clinton Harrell, Jr. (DOB 8/9/91), of Church Hill, TN. At the request of 1st District Attorney General Tony Clark, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Friday afternoon in Jonesborough. Preliminary information indicates that just … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Jonesborough Officer-Involved Shooting
Now Hiring! TBI Job Opening in Knoxville Crime Lab
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: TBI SPECIAL AGENT-FORENSIC SCIENTIST 1 FORENSIC CHEMISTRY UNIT, KNOXVILLE CRIME LABORATORY JOB DUTIES Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and preparing technical laboratory reports describing the results of tests. Uses and … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Job Opening in Knoxville Crime Lab
Two Women Indicted, Charged in Washington County Overdose Death
JOHNSON CITY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of two Johnson City women on reckless homicide charges in connection with an overdose death. In November, TBI Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division, along with detectives from the Johnson City Police Department Special Investigations … Continue reading Two Women Indicted, Charged in Washington County Overdose Death
Sullivan County Man Indicted on Aggravated Assault Charges
JOHNSON CITY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a Sullivan County man on aggravated assault charges. In November, at the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI Special Agents began investigating a shooting that occurred at a home on Beck Road … Continue reading Sullivan County Man Indicted on Aggravated Assault Charges
Morgan County Man Indicted in Fentress County Murder, Arson
KNOXVILLE –An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a Morgan County man on murder and arson charges. In December 2017, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Special Agents joined Tennessee Fire Investigative Services and the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office in investigating … Continue reading Morgan County Man Indicted in Fentress County Murder, Arson
TBI Agents Investigating Hawkins County Officer-Involved Shooting
Updated 2/23/18 at 12:15 a.m. ET: The deceased individual has been identified as Joshua D. Babb (DOB 6/15/91), of Church Hill, TN. At the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Thursday evening in Hawkins County. Preliminary information indicates that just … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Hawkins County Officer-Involved Shooting
