CRIMINAL HISTORY EXAMINER 1 TENNESSEE INSTANT CHECK SYSTEM UNIT, TBI HEADQUARTERS 1 VACANCY JOB DUTIES Responsible for performing entry level criminal history examination work, to include verifying and updating criminal history information for dispositions, diversions, fingerprint submissions, and/or expungement orders. Performs background checks for local and/or state law enforcement agencies, Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs), attorneys, … Continue reading Now Hiring! Criminal History Examiner
UPDATED STATEMENT: Rebecca Lewis AMBER Alert
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is the designated clearinghouse for missing children for the state of Tennessee and the only law enforcement agency in the state that can issue an AMBER Alert. There are certain criteria that must be met before issuing an AMBER Alert. In a situation where we receive a request from another … Continue reading UPDATED STATEMENT: Rebecca Lewis AMBER Alert
TBI Investigation Leads to Charges Against DCS Case Manager
KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a Tennessee Department of Children’s Services employee. In October 2015, at the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI Special Agents began investigating allegations against Brenna Elizabeth Cervino, who works as a case manager … Continue reading TBI Investigation Leads to Charges Against DCS Case Manager
Livingston Man Arrested on Aggravated Arson Charges
COOKEVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Department of Commerce and Insurance, Overton County Sheriff’s Office and Livingston Police Department has led to the arrest of a Livingston man on arson charges. On September 19th, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI Special Agents … Continue reading Livingston Man Arrested on Aggravated Arson Charges
Arson Attempt at an East Tennessee Jail Lands Five Men Back Behind Bars
KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Commerce and Insurance has led to charges being placed against five men accused of intentionally starting a fire inside the Cocke County Jail. At the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI Special Agents along with … Continue reading Arson Attempt at an East Tennessee Jail Lands Five Men Back Behind Bars
Elizabethton Woman Charged with Stealing Thousands from Former Employer
JOHNSON CITY – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Carter County woman accused of embezzling money from the attorney’s office for which she worked. In February, at the request of 1st District Attorney General Tony Clark, TBI Special Agents, working alongside the Elizabethton Police Department, began investigating Emilee … Continue reading Elizabethton Woman Charged with Stealing Thousands from Former Employer
Two Former Cocke County Employees Indicted on Drug Charges
JOHNSON CITY – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office has led to the indictment of two former Cocke County Sheriff’s Office employees accused of using their positions to illegally obtain controlled substances. On August 7th, at the request of 4th District Attorney General … Continue reading Two Former Cocke County Employees Indicted on Drug Charges
Former Correctional Officer Charged with Official Misconduct
KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a former Knox County Correctional Officer accused of buying steroids from an inmate. On August 5th, at the request of 6th District Attorney General Charme Allen, TBI Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division along with … Continue reading Former Correctional Officer Charged with Official Misconduct
Cocke County Man Indicted on Arson Charges
JOHNSON CITY –A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the State Fire Marshal’s Office Fire Investigations Division and the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office has led to the indictment of a Parrottsville man on arson charges. At the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI Special Agents along with … Continue reading Cocke County Man Indicted on Arson Charges
Campbell County Judge Indicted on Misconduct Charges
JOHNSON CITY –An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Campbell County judge on charges of official misconduct. On March 23, 2016, at the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI Special Agents began investigating Judge Amanda Sammons. During the course of the … Continue reading Campbell County Judge Indicted on Misconduct Charges
