Updated 09/05/2023 at 10:55am CST: The identity of the deceased individual is David Mendez Lopez, DOB 01/24/2006. 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 early Sunday morning involving officers with the Chattanooga Police Department. Preliminary information indicates … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Chattanooga Officer-Involved Shooting
Two-Day Trafficking Operation in Chattanooga Area Leads to Arrests
Several women accepted services HAMILTON COUNTY – Five men face charges and seven women accepted services following a two-day operation to address human trafficking in the Chattanooga area. There was a total of 21 encounters with individuals during this operation. The operation on August 25th and 26th was a partnership between the TBI’s Human Trafficking … Continue reading Two-Day Trafficking Operation in Chattanooga Area Leads to Arrests
Roane County Man Charged with Arson Following Joint Investigation
ROANE COUNTY – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, along with Rockwood police officers and firefighters, into three fires at the same residence, has resulted in the arrest of a local man. On July 27th, TBI fire investigators joined the Rockwood Police Department and Rockwood Fire Department in … Continue reading Roane County Man Charged with Arson Following Joint Investigation
Now Hiring! TBI Announced Job Openings in Nashville and Knoxville
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 1Fiscal UnitTBI HeadquartersNashville/Davidson County1 Vacancy Job Duties:Responsible for accounts payable in the state accounting system, auditing and entering travel claims, travel authorizations, and reimbursements for employees, collections for accounts receivables, and assisting with other Fiscal duties. Minimum … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announced Job Openings in Nashville and Knoxville
Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Openings in Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: Legal Instrument Examiner - AssociateTennessee Instant Check System (TICS)Unit TBI Headquarters Davidson County 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Receives telephonic and electronic inquiries and performs personal identifying information (PII) (e.g., Name, date of birth, etc.) searches of federal and state databases via … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Openings in Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson
Rogersville Man Indicted, Arrested on Arson Charge
HAWKINS COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Rogersville Police Department has resulted in an indictment in connection with a fire that occurred in 2020. In July 2020, TBI agents joined the Rogersville Police Department in investigating a house fire that occurred in the … Continue reading Rogersville Man Indicted, Arrested on Arson Charge
East Tennessee Attorney Indicted on Forgery and Bribery Charges
HAWKINS COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Hawkins County attorney. On May 12th, at the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI agents began investigating allegations of forgery and bribery involving Daniel Boyd (DOB: 5/13/76), an attorney and Juvenile … Continue reading East Tennessee Attorney Indicted on Forgery and Bribery Charges
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Chattanooga
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 Friday night involving officers with the Chattanooga Police Department. Preliminary information indicates that some time after 9:30 p.m. (ET), officers with the Chattanooga Police Department attempted to arrest Roger Heard, … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Chattanooga
Seven Men Arrested in Alcoa Human Trafficking Operation
ALCOA – A two-day undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the Alcoa Police Department, and the 5th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office has resulted in the arrest of seven men accused of seeking illicit sex from minors. Over a two-day period beginning August 4th, as part of an undercover investigation … Continue reading Seven Men Arrested in Alcoa Human Trafficking Operation
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Seeks Re-Accreditation
NASHVILLE – Final preparations are underway for the on-site assessment of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation by representatives of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). The assessment is scheduled for July 31 – August 3, 2023. The CALEA Assessor is due to arrive in Nashville on Sunday, July 30th, and will … Continue reading Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Seeks Re-Accreditation
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