Mooresburg Man Arrested, Charged in 2023 Arson Case

HAWKINS COUNTY - An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Mooresburg man on arson and insurance fraud charges. In October 2023, at the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI agents began investigating the circumstances leading to a vehicle fire … Continue reading Mooresburg Man Arrested, Charged in 2023 Arson Case

Claiborne County Man Indicted, Charged in Hancock County Attempted Murder Investigation

An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Claiborne County man accused in connection to an attempted murder that occurred in Hancock County. In August, at the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI agents began investigating an assault involving Colby Seals. … Continue reading Claiborne County Man Indicted, Charged in Hancock County Attempted Murder Investigation

Hancock County School Board Member Indicted, Charged with Solicitation of a Minor

HANCOCK COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in indictment of a member of the Hancock County School Board accused of trying to solicit a minor for sexual activity. In August, at the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving … Continue reading Hancock County School Board Member Indicted, Charged with Solicitation of a Minor

Fentress County Couple Indicted, Accused of Financially Exploiting Elderly Relatives

FENTRESS COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of two people accused of financially exploiting an elderly couple in Fentress County. In May, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating allegations of financial exploitation involving Bucky Joe … Continue reading Fentress County Couple Indicted, Accused of Financially Exploiting Elderly Relatives

Now Hiring! TBI Announces Special Agent Criminal Investigator 1 Job Opening

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position.  TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 Drug Investigation Division Middle Tennessee 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Responsible for conducting criminal investigations, processing crime scenes, and developing prosecutable criminal cases against persons who violate state and federal laws. Conducts interviews and interrogations, … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Special Agent Criminal Investigator 1 Job Opening

Now Hiring! TBI Announces Administrative Services Assistant 3 Opening

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position. ADMIN SERVICES ASSISTANT 3 Protective Services Unit TBI Headquarters, Nashville 1 Vacancy Summary: Responsible for coordinating with applicants for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and other state agencies to obtain necessary information to initiate and complete a background investigation. … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Administrative Services Assistant 3 Opening

Johnson City Man Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Assault in Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation

WASHINGTON COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Johnson City man in connection to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in January. On January 12th, at the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI special agents began investigating the circumstances leading … Continue reading Johnson City Man Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Assault in Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation

Rickman Man Charged in Overton County Double Homicide

OVERTON COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Overton County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in charges being placed against a Rickman man in connection to a double homicide that occurred Sunday morning. On September 21st, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI agents … Continue reading Rickman Man Charged in Overton County Double Homicide

Bristol Man Indicted, Charged with Filing False Reports

SULLIVAN COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Bristol man accused of making false reports. In October 2024, at the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI special agents began investigating allegations of rape and harassment involving officers with … Continue reading Bristol Man Indicted, Charged with Filing False Reports

Former Utility Cooperative Employee Indicted, Charged with Theft

An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Appalachian Electric Cooperative employee.  In February 2024, at the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving William Robert Gass. During the course of the investigation, agents learned that … Continue reading Former Utility Cooperative Employee Indicted, Charged with Theft