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 the arrest of a second individual in connection with a Ten Mile murder. On January 27th, at the request of 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI agents began … Continue reading Second Man Arrested in Connection to Ten Mile Murder
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Memphis
At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday evening in Memphis. Preliminary information indicates that just after 5:40 p.m., officers with the Memphis Police Department responded to the 2000 block of Kimball Ave on a suspicious person call. Upon … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Memphis
McMinn County Man Indicted, charged with Trafficking for Commercial Sex Acts and Money Laundering
MCMINN COUNTY– After a year-long investigation by special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Human Trafficking Unit, a McMinn County man has been indicted and arrested. In March of 2025, TBI agents received a tip alleging Exzayveon Smith (DOB 02/06/2001) was involved in human trafficking in the McMinn County area. On September 15th, … Continue reading McMinn County Man Indicted, charged with Trafficking for Commercial Sex Acts and Money Laundering
Three People Charged Following Human Trafficking Investigation in East Tennessee.
HAMILTON COUNTY – A joint undercover operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, with the assistance of the Bureau’s Criminal Investigation and Drug Investigation Divisions, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, and the 11th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office has resulted in three arrests. On October 2nd and 3rd, investigators conducted an … Continue reading Three People Charged Following Human Trafficking Investigation in East Tennessee.
Ongoing TBI Case Yields New Charges For Former Attorney
09/30/2026 1:30 PM The bond amount in this release has been updated. PUTNAM COUNTY- A former attorney is facing additional theft charges as a result of an ongoing TBI investigation. On October 3, 2025, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI agents began investigating allegations that James Hargis (DOB: 08/11/1991), … Continue reading Ongoing TBI Case Yields New Charges For Former Attorney
Now Hiring! TBI Announces Special Agent Criminal Investigator 1 Job Openings – East Tennessee
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 Criminal Investigation Division – East Tennessee 2 Vacancies (1 vacancy – Franklin and Grundy Counties; 1 vacancy – Rhea, Sequatchie, and Meigs Counties). Job Duties: Responsible for conducting criminal investigations, processing crime scenes, and … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Special Agent Criminal Investigator 1 Job Openings – East Tennessee
Man On TBI Most Wanted List Arrested, Charged With Second Degree Murder
PICKETT COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a man on TBI's Most Wanted list charged with Second Degree Murder. On May 27th, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI special agents began investigating a homicide that occurred in … Continue reading Man On TBI Most Wanted List Arrested, Charged With Second Degree Murder
TBI Agents Investigating Madisonville Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATED at 4:00 p.m. on 09/16/2026 – The individual involved in this incident is deceased and has been identified as Rosa Barker (DOB 08/15/1985). At the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting Tuesday afternoon involving the Madisonville Police Department. Preliminary information … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Madisonville Officer-Involved Shooting
Dunlap Man Arrested, Charged in Homicide
Sequatchie– Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained a warrant for a Dunlap man accused of homicide. On September 9th, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI special agents began investigating the death of Michael Rumbel (DOB 09/25/1979) that occurred in the 100 block of Green Forest Road. … Continue reading Dunlap Man Arrested, Charged in Homicide
TBI Special Agents Investigating Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting in Warren County
At the request of 31st Judicial District Attorney General Matthew Colvard, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances that led to a deadly officer-involved shooting Thursday evening in McMinnville. Preliminary information indicates that just after 7:00 PM, officers with the McMinnville Police Department responded to the 200 block of Dogwood Pointe Dr. for a domestic … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting in Warren County
