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
TBI Agents Investigating Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting in Marion County
At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday evening in Marion County. Preliminary information indicates that around 8:45 PM, the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department was investigating a homicide at a residence off Dandy Road on Signal Mountain. During the … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting in Marion County
TBI Agents Investigating Crockett County Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 28th Judicial District Attorney General Frederick Agee, TBI Agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday evening in Crockett County. Preliminary information indicates that around 9:18 pm, an officer with the Gadsden Police Department was dispatched to a domestic disturbance call in the 100 block of Mason Grove Road in … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Crockett County Officer-Involved Shooting
THREE ARRESTED IN JOINT HUMAN TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION
CHATTANOOGA – A joint investigation by special agents with Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Human Trafficking Unit, the Chattanooga Police Department, and the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has resulted in the arrest of three people in Chattanooga. On Friday, as a result of an ongoing investigation into human trafficking in East Tennessee, authorities executed a search warrant … Continue reading THREE ARRESTED IN JOINT HUMAN TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION
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