9 Men Facing Felony Charges as a Result of Kingsport Human Trafficking Operation

NOTE: This release has changed from its previous version. Updated 10/25/17 at 7:25 p.m. ET: Bradley Mark Poston turned himself into the Sullivan County Jail this evening. Poston was the only individual indicted as part of the Kingsport operation who had not been arrested. Additional information, including a booking photo, is below. JOHNSON CITY – … Continue reading 9 Men Facing Felony Charges as a Result of Kingsport Human Trafficking Operation

TBI Special Agents Investigating Cocke County Officer-Involved Shooting

Updated  9:15 a.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Carmen William Rongione (DOB 8/29/75), of Cosby, TN. At the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday evening in Cocke County. Preliminary information indicates that just after 7:30 PM, … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Cocke County Officer-Involved Shooting

Andersonville Woman Charged in Husband’s Death

KNOXVILLE – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Union County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the indictment of an Andersonville woman on murder charges. On July 23rd, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Special Agents joined Union County detectives in investigating the … Continue reading Andersonville Woman Charged in Husband’s Death

We’re Hiring! TBI Forensic Technician

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: FORENSIC TECHNICIAN EVIDENCE RECEIVING, TBI HEADQUARTERS 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 evidence within … Continue reading We’re Hiring! TBI Forensic Technician

Sevier County Couple Charged in Child’s Death

KNOXVILLE – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Gatlinburg Police Department has resulted in the indictment of a Sevier County couple in connection with the death of their child. On July 14th, at the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI Special Agents joined the … Continue reading Sevier County Couple Charged in Child’s Death

Two East Tennessee Nurses Indicted, Accused of Diverting Prescription Pain Medication

JOHNSON CITY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of two Johnson City nurses on charges related to drug diversion and fraud. On February 8th, after being contacted by the Tennessee Department of Health Division of Health Related Boards, TBI Special Agents with the Drug … Continue reading Two East Tennessee Nurses Indicted, Accused of Diverting Prescription Pain Medication

Two Arrested in Connection with Fraudulent Insurance Policy Scheme

JOHNSON CITY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Greeneville Police Department has resulted in the arrest of two women on theft and insurance fraud charges. At the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI Special Agents joined the Greeneville Police Department in investigating allegations of … Continue reading Two Arrested in Connection with Fraudulent Insurance Policy Scheme

Newport Woman Indicted, Accused of Filing a False Report

KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a Newport woman accused of falsely reporting sexual abuse involving a child. In February, at the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI Special Agents began investigating allegations of child sexual abuse made by Lorinda Gail … Continue reading Newport Woman Indicted, Accused of Filing a False Report

We’re Hiring! TBI Job Openings Announced in Knoxville Crime Lab

  TBI SPECIAL AGENT-FORENSIC SCIENTIST 1 KNOXVILLE CRIME LAB A total of 2 vacancies are available in the following units: Unit Number of Vacancies Toxicology 1 Forensic Chemistry 1 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 … Continue reading We’re Hiring! TBI Job Openings Announced in Knoxville Crime Lab

Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in Claiborne County

KNOXVILLE – A man who was added to the TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list Monday is now in custody. David DeWayne Evans, Jr. was captured this afternoon. Evans (DOB 8-19-85) was wanted by the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for Attempted Second Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly … Continue reading Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in Claiborne County