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

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Morristown

At the request of 3rd District Attorney Dan Armstrong, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Tuesday morning in Morristown. Preliminary information indicates that just before 10:00 a.m., the Morristown Police Department received a report of a domestic dispute at a home on Dedra Street. Upon arrival, officers made … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Morristown

TBI Director Mark Gwyn Announces Plans to Retire

After leading the Tennessee Bureau Investigation for the last fourteen years, Director Mark Gwyn plans to retire later this year.  The following memo was sent out to TBI staff this morning: M E M O R A N D U M TO:                         All TBI Employees FROM:                  Mark Gwyn, Director DATE:                    February 8, 2018 SUBJECT:             … Continue reading TBI Director Mark Gwyn Announces Plans to Retire

Former Deputy Indicted on Forgery Charges

JOHNSON CITY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a former Johnson County deputy on forgery charges. In April 2016, at the request of 1st District Attorney General Tony Clark, TBI Special Agents began investigating allegations of forgery against Adam Scott Guinn (DOB 8-18-81). … Continue reading Former Deputy Indicted on Forgery Charges