SCOTT COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred in April has resulted in an indictment. On April 19th, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents joined the Scott County Sheriff’s Office in investigating the circumstances leading to the … Continue reading Scott County Man Indicted, Charged with Reckless Homicide
Trooper Arrested, Charged with Aggravated Assault
GRUNDY COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper. On June 2nd, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI agents began investigating the off-duty actions of Trooper Timothy Johnson (DOB 9/20/1968). During … Continue reading Trooper Arrested, Charged with Aggravated Assault
TBI Knoxville Laboratory Recognized Among Top Forensic Laboratories Worldwide
KNOXVILLE - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Knoxville Crime Laboratory has been recognized as one of the top-performing forensic laboratories in the world, earning the prestigious Maximus Award from Project FORESIGHT. The Knoxville Crime Lab was one of only 15 laboratories selected from 184 participating laboratories worldwide during the 2024-2025 reporting cycle. The Maximus Award, … Continue reading TBI Knoxville Laboratory Recognized Among Top Forensic Laboratories Worldwide
Sneedville Man Indicted in TBI Jury Tampering Investigation
HANCOCK - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Sneedville man accused of attempting to influence potential jurors ahead of a trial in Hancock County. In February, at the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving Jack … Continue reading Sneedville Man Indicted in TBI Jury Tampering Investigation
Church Hill Man Indicted, Charged with Criminal Simulation
HAWKINS COUNTY – Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments charging a Church Hill man with drug sales and criminal simulation. In June 2025, special agents began investigating a tip concerning the distribution of counterfeit funds and illegal narcotics in the Church Hill community. During the investigation agents developed Justin Linkous … Continue reading Church Hill Man Indicted, Charged with Criminal Simulation
Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Opening for Special Agent Criminal Investigator – Fire Investigations
TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 Criminal Investigation Division Fire Investigations Upper East Region - Claiborne / Union / Campbell / Fentress / Scott Counties 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Responsible for conducting criminal investigations, processing crime scenes, and developing prosecutable criminal cases against persons who violate state and federal laws. Conducts interviews, arrests suspects, and … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Opening for Special Agent Criminal Investigator – Fire Investigations
Now Hiring! TBI Announces Special Agent Criminal Investigator 1 Job Openings
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position. TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 Criminal Investigation Division Upper East 2 Vacancies (1 vacancy - Cocke/Sevier Counties; 1 vacancy - Campbell/Union Counties) Job Duties: Responsible for conducting criminal investigations, processing crime scenes, and developing prosecutable criminal cases against persons … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Special Agent Criminal Investigator 1 Job Openings
Former Deputy Indicted, Charged in TBI CSAM Investigation
SULLIVAN COUNTY – An investigation by special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Cybercrime and Digital Evidence Unit has resulted in the indictment of a former Washington County deputy. In September, TBI agents began investigating information received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding multiple files containing child sexual abuse … Continue reading Former Deputy Indicted, Charged in TBI CSAM Investigation
Eleven Indicted on State Charges in Theft Conspiracy Case Involving Knox County Sheriff’s Office Personnel
UPDATED 5/18/26 to include the names of the remaining three individuals indicted as a result of the investigation, as well as a statement from TBI Director David Rausch. KNOX COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of … Continue reading Eleven Indicted on State Charges in Theft Conspiracy Case Involving Knox County Sheriff’s Office Personnel
TBI Agents Investigating Deadly Chattanooga Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Chattanooga Friday morning. Preliminary information indicates that the incident happened just after 10:30 a.m. when officers with the Chattanooga Police Department responded to a domestic assault call. One of the subjects … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Deadly Chattanooga Officer-Involved Shooting
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