Sullivan County Man Indicted, Charged with Filing a False Report and Perjury

SULLIVAN COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Sullivan County man on charges of perjury and false reporting. In April, at the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI special agents began investigating an allegation of sexual assault against … Continue reading Sullivan County Man Indicted, Charged with Filing a False Report and Perjury

Three Men Arrested in Johnson City Human Trafficking Operation

Updated to include the correct DOB for Dwight Rooker. JOHNSON CITY - An undercover operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, the Johnson City Police Department, and the Office of the 1st Judicial District Attorney General resulted in the arrest of three men accused of seeking illicit … Continue reading Three Men Arrested in Johnson City Human Trafficking Operation

Elizabethton Man Charged with Abuse of Vulnerable Adult

CARTER COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division and the Carter County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of an Elizabethton man accused of abusing his adult sister. On August 7th, after receiving a referral from Adult Protective Services, TBI special agents began investigating … Continue reading Elizabethton Man Charged with Abuse of Vulnerable Adult

NOW HIRING! Procurement Officer 1, Criminal History Examiner 1

Procurement Officer 1 TBI Headquarters Davidson County 1 Vacancy Summary: Responsible for purchasing, issuing, and storing materials, supplies, and equipment at an institution or assists in the procurement duties for a department or major section. Monitors all contract periods for updates and expirations, plus ensures all purchases meet departmental, state, and federal guidelines. Assists TBI … Continue reading NOW HIRING! Procurement Officer 1, Criminal History Examiner 1

Investigation into Distribution of Meth in East Tennessee Results in Multiple Indictments

KNOX COUNTY - An ongoing investigation by special agents in TBI’s Drug Investigation Division and agents with the 5th Judicial District Drug Task Force has resulted in the indictment of 15 people. In December, TBI agents and DTF agents began investigating the sale of large quantities of methamphetamine in Knox County and surrounding areas. During … Continue reading Investigation into Distribution of Meth in East Tennessee Results in Multiple Indictments

Campbell County Man Charged in July Homicide

CAMPBELL COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in an arrest in connection to a homicide that occurred last month. On July 17th, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI joined the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office … Continue reading Campbell County Man Charged in July Homicide

Now Hiring! TBI Announces Three Job Openings in Middle Tennessee

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions.  TBI POLICE OFFICER Protective Services Unit Davidson County 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Serves as first responder for any incident that may occur at Tennessee Bureau of Investigation facilities, or any area Tennessee Bureau of Investigation may be operating in. Performs … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Three Job Openings in Middle Tennessee

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Dyersburg

At the request of 29th Judicial District Attorney General Danny Goodman, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday morning in Dyersburg. Preliminary information indicates that just after 7:00 a.m., officers with the Dyersburg Police Department responded to a residence in the 1400 block of Keats Street on a report … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Dyersburg

TBI Agents Investigating Johnson City Officer-Involved Shooting

UPDATED 7/18/24 at 12:43 p.m. At the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday evening in Johnson City. Preliminary information indicates that just after 8:30 p.m., officers with the Johnson City Police Department and troopers with the Tennessee Highway Patrol … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Johnson City Officer-Involved Shooting

Caregivers Indicted, Charged with Neglect of Vulnerable Adult

CARTER COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division into reports of neglect involving a vulnerable adult has resulted in the arrest of two caregivers. In March, after receiving a referral from Adult Protective Services, special agents began investigating an allegation of neglect involving a vulnerable … Continue reading Caregivers Indicted, Charged with Neglect of Vulnerable Adult