HANCOCK COUNTY - A joint investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Knoxville man in connection to a residential fire that occurred earlier this year. In February, TBI special agent fire investigators joined the Hancock County Sheriff’s … Continue reading Knoxville Man Arrested, Charged in Hancock County Arson Investigation
TBI Agents Arrest, Charge Meigs County Man in Georgetown Arson Investigation
GEORGETOWN– Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents specializing in fire investigations, working alongside the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office, have arrested and charged a Georgetown man in connection with an arson investigation. On June 15, 2023, agents began investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed a detached garage at a home in the 3000 block of Sugar … Continue reading TBI Agents Arrest, Charge Meigs County Man in Georgetown Arson Investigation
Trooper Indicted on Tampering with Evidence, Official Misconduct, and Accessory After the Fact Charges
BLEDSOE COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper. On August 8, 2024, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving Jeremy Wayne Newcome (DOB: 12/26/1976). The investigation revealed that Newcome, … Continue reading Trooper Indicted on Tampering with Evidence, Official Misconduct, and Accessory After the Fact Charges
Alabama Man Indicted, Charged in 2002 Bristol Cold Case
A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Bristol Police Department, the 2nd Judicial District Attorney General’s Office, and the Virginia State Police has resulted in the indictment of an Alabama man in connection to a homicide that occurred more than two decades ago. In April 2002, detectives with the Bristol, Tennessee Police Department … Continue reading Alabama Man Indicted, Charged in 2002 Bristol Cold Case
Graysville Man Charged in TBI Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY – An investigation involving special agents from the TBI’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, and members of the 12th Judicial District Drug Task Force has resulted in the arrest of a Graysville man. In October 2024, special agents arrested Michael Williford (DOB 11/18/1985) charging him with Sexual Exploitation of … Continue reading Graysville Man Charged in TBI Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation
Whitwell Man Arrested, Charged in Homicide Investigation
MARION COUNTY – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Department and members of the 12th Judicial Drug Task Force, have arrested a Whitwell man in connection to a homicide. At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, special agents began investigating the death … Continue reading Whitwell Man Arrested, Charged in Homicide Investigation
Assisted Living Facility Owner Indicted, Facing Numerous Felony Charges
JOHNSON COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of the owner of an assisted living facility. In June 2024, after receiving a referral from Adult Protective Services, TBI special agents began investigating allegations involving … Continue reading Assisted Living Facility Owner Indicted, Facing Numerous Felony Charges
Joint Human Trafficking Operation Yields Two Arrests
COLLEGEDALE – An undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Collegedale Police Department, the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Office of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp has led to the arrest of two individuals. On March 13th, as part of an undercover operation … Continue reading Joint Human Trafficking Operation Yields Two Arrests
Johnson City Man Charged with Attempted Murder, Accused of Shooting Officer
JOHNSON CITY – At the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to a shooting that injured a Johnson City officer. On Wednesday evening, officers with the Johnson City Police Department were dispatched to the 100 block of Woodlawn Drive on an unrelated call. Preliminary information indicates … Continue reading Johnson City Man Charged with Attempted Murder, Accused of Shooting Officer
Now Hiring! TBI Announces Administrative Assistant Job Opening in Hamilton County
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1 Criminal Investigation Division Hamilton County 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 and maintaining orders for the … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Administrative Assistant Job Opening in Hamilton County
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