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 Tuesday afternoon in Knoxville. Just before 1:15 p.m., officers with the Knoxville Police Department responded to a report of a disturbance in the 2600 block of Fairview Street involving a man … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Knoxville
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Cocke County
At the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred overnight in Cocke County. Preliminary information indicates that just before 1:00 a.m. Friday, deputies with the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office spotted a vehicle being driven by an individual known to have an … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Cocke County
Former Sullivan County Deputy Court Clerk Indicted, Accused of Tampering with Government Records
SULLIVAN COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Sullivan County deputy court clerk on felony charges. At the request of District Attorney General Pro Tem D. Michael Dunavant, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Valerie L. Greene. Dunavant was … Continue reading Former Sullivan County Deputy Court Clerk Indicted, Accused of Tampering with Government Records
NOW HIRING! TBI Special Agent – Forensic Scientist 1
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position. Special Agent - Forensic Scientist 1 Toxicology Unit TBI Knoxville Laboratory 1 Vacancy Summary: Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and composing technical laboratory reports describing the results of tests. Uses … Continue reading NOW HIRING! TBI Special Agent – Forensic Scientist 1
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Hamilton County
At the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Hamilton County. Preliminary information indicates members of the U.S. Marshals Service Smokey Mountain Fugitive Task Force were attempting to locate a wanted individual at an apartment … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Hamilton County
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Knox County
UPDATED at 4:30 p.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Bryan Testerman Jr (DOB: 5/18/67). 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 Monday morning in Knox County. Just after 6:30 a.m., deputies with the Knox County … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Knox County
PROTECT OUR VOLUNTEER SPIRIT: State Agencies Issue Scam Warning In Ongoing Helene Recovery
NASHVILLE – In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and following Wednesday’s federal major disaster declaration impacting flood-ravaged parts of East Tennessee, several state agencies have joined forces to warn the public about the potential for scams targeting those directly recovering or contributing to the ongoing efforts to help. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Tennessee … Continue reading PROTECT OUR VOLUNTEER SPIRIT: State Agencies Issue Scam Warning In Ongoing Helene Recovery
Monroe County Man Indicted, Arrested for Sexual Assault
MONROE COUNTY – An investigation by TBI special agents into a sexual assault allegation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Madisonville man. At the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Hatchett, on September 5th, TBI special agents began investigating a complaint of a sexual assault that took place on August … Continue reading Monroe County Man Indicted, Arrested for Sexual Assault
TBI Establishes Hotline to Coordinate Missing Persons Reports in East Tennessee Flood Emergency
NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has established a hotline to coordinate reports of missing persons in the areas affected by the recent severe flooding impacting parts of East Tennessee. Those wishing to report missing individuals believed to be in the affected areas across East Tennessee may contact 1-800-TBI-FIND. Callers should be prepared to … Continue reading TBI Establishes Hotline to Coordinate Missing Persons Reports in East Tennessee Flood Emergency
Former Tennessee State Trooper Faces Rape, Official Misconduct Charges
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY – An investigation by TBI special agents has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a former Tennessee state trooper. At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, on April 22nd, TBI special agents began investigating a complaint that a trooper had frequent contact with an individual involved in prostitution, … Continue reading Former Tennessee State Trooper Faces Rape, Official Misconduct Charges
