Crossville Man Faces Aggravated Assault Charge In Cumberland County Shooting

CROSSVILLE – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, and Fairfield Glade Police Department into a shooting Sunday has resulted in the arrest of a Crossville man. On February 16th, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, authorities began investigating a shooting incident that occurred … Continue reading Crossville Man Faces Aggravated Assault Charge In Cumberland County Shooting

Former Police Officer Indicted, Charged In Statutory Rape Investigaton

MONROE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a now-former Tellico Plains police officer. In April 2025, at the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving Tellico Plains Police Officer Clayton Foxx (DOB 02/16/2001). During … Continue reading Former Police Officer Indicted, Charged In Statutory Rape Investigaton

Nashville Man Arrested, Charged in Joint Drug Investigation

PUTNAM COUNTY – A months long joint investigation by special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Drug Investigation Division, High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force, Cookeville Police Department, Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, Overton Police Department, Livingston Police Department, and Pickett County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Nashville man … Continue reading Nashville Man Arrested, Charged in Joint Drug Investigation

Former Deputy Indicted, Charged with Rape of Vulnerable Adult

CUMBERLAND COUNTY –An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Cumberland County deputy on rape charges.           In October 2025, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, agents began investigating allegations involving John Coley Jr. (DOB 12-25-1982). … Continue reading Former Deputy Indicted, Charged with Rape of Vulnerable Adult

Knox County Man Arrested, Charged in Ten Mile Murder

Updated on 2/3/26 at 12:18 p.m. – The deceased individual has been identified as Elton Richardson (DOB: 8/11/1981). ROANE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, with assistance from the Roane County Sheriff’s Office, has resulted in a Knox County man being charged with first degree murder. On January 27th, … Continue reading Knox County Man Arrested, Charged in Ten Mile Murder

NOW HIRING! Administrative Assistant 1

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position. Administrative Assistant 1 Criminal Investigation Division East TN – Hamilton County 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Administrative assistants handle general office tasks and administrative duties, such as directing communications between colleagues and customers, organizing schedules and events, entering data, bookkeeping, organizing … Continue reading NOW HIRING! Administrative Assistant 1

Dunlap Man Indicted, Charged with Attempted 1st Degree Murder in Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation

HAMILTON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Dunlap man in connection to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in December. On December 28th, at the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI special agents began investigating the circumstances leading to an … Continue reading Dunlap Man Indicted, Charged with Attempted 1st Degree Murder in Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Polk County

At the request of the 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett, TBI special agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday in Polk County. Preliminary information indicates the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, responded to the area of Spring Creek Road in Reliance in reference to a … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Polk County

TBI Agents Investigating Deadly Sweetwater Officer-Involved Shooting

UPDATED 12/16/25 at 9:45 a.m. – The deceased individual has been identified as Justin Robinson (DOB: 05/11/1995). Previously Posted: At the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Sweetwater Monday evening. Preliminary information indicates the incident happened … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Deadly Sweetwater Officer-Involved Shooting

Sweetwater Homeowners Arrested, Charged In 2024 Arson Case

Monroe County – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of two Sweetwater individuals in a 2024 arson case. In November 2024, at the request of the Sweetwater Fire Department, agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation responded to two separate fire events at a residence … Continue reading Sweetwater Homeowners Arrested, Charged In 2024 Arson Case