SULLIVAN COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a North Carolina man in connection to an officer-involved shooting that occurred last month. On January 10th, at the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI special agents began investigating the circumstances … Continue reading North Carolina Man Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Assault in Bristol Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation
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
Former Scott County EMA Director Indicted, Charged with Sexual Battery
SCOTT COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of the former director of the Scott County Emergency Management Agency (EMA). In August, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating an allegation of misconduct involving former Scott EMA … Continue reading Former Scott County EMA Director Indicted, Charged with Sexual Battery
Rogersville Man Indicted, Accused of Stealing Thousands from Agriculture Ehancement Program
HAWKINS COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Rogersville man on theft and forgery charges. In November, at the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI agents began investigating allegations that Jerry Clinton Lawson (DOB: 06/22/72) fraudulently obtained funding from … Continue reading Rogersville Man Indicted, Accused of Stealing Thousands from Agriculture Ehancement Program
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
NOW HIRING: TBI Victim Services Coordinator 1
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. TBI Victim Services Handle with Care Statewide Coordinator 1 Drug Investigation Division East TN – Chattanooga Job Duties The Statewide Handle with Care Coordinator will oversee strategic initiatives, program development, training, and community partnerships to protect drug-endangered and trauma-affected children. … Continue reading NOW HIRING: TBI Victim Services Coordinator 1
Now Accepting Applications! TBI Announces Multiple Summer Internship Opportunities
NOTE: These are unpaid internships. Select candidates may earn school credit for this opportunity. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for internships in the following disciplines and locations. East Criminal Investigation Division – Hamilton County (Chattanooga) - Apply on job opening 74772. Job Duties: Interns contribute to the TBI's mission of … Continue reading Now Accepting Applications! TBI Announces Multiple Summer Internship Opportunities
TBI Special Agents Investigating Knoxville Officer-Involved Shooting
Updated on 1/29/26 at 10:10 a.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Angel Melendez (DOB: 8/15/79). At the request of 6th Judicial District Attorney General Charme Allen, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in Knoxville. Preliminary information indicates that just before 10:30 a.m., officers … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Knoxville Officer-Involved Shooting
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