WASHINGTON COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Johnson City man in connection to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in January. On January 12th, at the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI special agents began investigating the circumstances leading … Continue reading Johnson City Man Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Assault in Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation
Rickman Man Charged in Overton County Double Homicide
OVERTON COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Overton County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in charges being placed against a Rickman man in connection to a double homicide that occurred Sunday morning. On September 21st, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI agents … Continue reading Rickman Man Charged in Overton County Double Homicide
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 positions: Special Agent Criminal Investigator 1 Criminal Investigations and Fire Investigations EAST TENNESSEE 2 VACANCIES 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 … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Special Agent Criminal Investigator 1 Job Openings
Seven Individuals Indicted, Charged Following In-Custody Death
MONROE COUNTY – An investigation conducted by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of three now former correctional officers, one additional correctional officer, one correctional sergeant, and two jail nurses. On February 7th, at the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Steven Hatchett, TBI agents began investigating the … Continue reading Seven Individuals Indicted, Charged Following In-Custody Death
New Public Affairs Officer Joins TBI To Serve East Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA - Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced a new addition to its Public Affairs Division to provide enhanced services and community relations to East Tennessee. Mariah Dunlop formerly served as Executive Assistant to the President at her alma mater, Bryan College, and, prior to that, worked for six years as a patrol officer … Continue reading New Public Affairs Officer Joins TBI To Serve East Tennessee
Juvenile Charged Following Murder Investigation in Harriman
Updated 10/09/2025. – On 10/07/2025, three additional individuals have been charged as a result of an ongoing investigation into the Harriman shooting incident that occurred on August 30th. Tony Williams (DOB 08/30/2006) is charged with one count of Accessory After the Fact. Bond Amount: $2,000 James Frost (DOB 11/16/1971) is charged with 3 counts of … Continue reading Juvenile Charged Following Murder Investigation in Harriman
Cybertip Leads to Arrest of Sequatchie County Man on Charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY – A TBI investigation involving agents with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force has resulted in the arrest of a Sequatchie County Man, charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. In May, TBI agents began investigating a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding child sexual abuse … Continue reading Cybertip Leads to Arrest of Sequatchie County Man on Charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
13 Arrested During Joint Hamilton County Human Trafficking Operation
HAMILTON COUNTY – An undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Collegedale Police Department, the Cleveland Police Department, The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, and the 11th Judicial District Attorney’s … Continue reading 13 Arrested During Joint Hamilton County Human Trafficking Operation
Man Faces Attempted Second Degree Murder Charge in Crossville Shooting
UPDATE (8/24/25, 5:40 PM CT): The victim in this shooting incident has died, and has been identified as Albert Sturgill, Jr. (DOB 10/21/61). CROSSVILLE – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, detectives with the Crossville Police Department, and the 13th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office into a shooting Friday has resulted in an … Continue reading Man Faces Attempted Second Degree Murder Charge in Crossville Shooting
Bristol Man Indicted, Charged with Filing False Reports
SULLIVAN COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Bristol man accused of making false reports. In October 2024, at the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI special agents began investigating allegations of rape and harassment involving officers with … Continue reading Bristol Man Indicted, Charged with Filing False Reports
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