UPDATED 5/18/23: Daryl Higdon (DOB: 1/24/57), who was injured during the incident, was released from the hospital this week and taken into custody on charges placed by the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office in connection to the shooting. The TBI’s investigation into the circumstances surrounding the officer-involved shooting remains active and ongoing. UPDATED 2:15pm ET: The … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Sevier County
Oneida Man Indicted in Death of Scott County Deputy
SCOTT COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of an Oneida man on murder and sex abuse charges. In January 2022, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating the death of Scott County Deputy April Duncan (DOB: 3/29/87). On … Continue reading Oneida Man Indicted in Death of Scott County Deputy
New Openings Announced at TBI Crime Laboratories
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following positions: TBI SPECIAL AGENT-FORENSIC SCIENTIST SUPERVISORFirearms & Toolmark Identification UnitJackson Crime LaboratoryMadison County1 Vacancy Job Duties: Responsible for managing and supervising the Forensic Scientists in the Firearms & Toolmark Identification Unit. Facilitates day-to-day operations of the unit to help decrease turnaround time … Continue reading New Openings Announced at TBI Crime Laboratories
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Washington County
At the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday afternoon in Washington County. Preliminary information indicates that just before 12:30 p.m., a trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol initiated a traffic stop on a car traveling along State … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Washington County
State Agencies to Observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Monday, April 24, 2023 State Agencies to observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week NASHVILLE – The Board of Parole (BOP), Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC), Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and Tennessee Rehabilitative Initiative in Correction (TRICOR) are hosting a dove release ceremony to honor crime victims and recognize victim advocates during National Crime Victims’ … Continue reading State Agencies to Observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Police Officer Position at TBI Headquarters Announced
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: TBI POLICE OFFICER Protective Services Unit 1 Vacancy TBI Headquarters, Davidson County Job Duties: Serves as first responder for any incident that may occur at Tennessee Bureau of Investigation facilities, or any area Tennessee Bureau of Investigation may be operating … Continue reading Police Officer Position at TBI Headquarters Announced
Knoxville Man Indicted, Charged in Campbell County Overdose Death
CAMPBELL COUNTY – A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Knoxville man on a murder charge in connection to an overdose death. On April 2, 2021, special agents with the TBI Drug Investigation Division joined investigators with the Campbell County … Continue reading Knoxville Man Indicted, Charged in Campbell County Overdose Death
Job Openings Announced at TBI Headquarters in Nashville
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: BUSINESS ANALYST – SR Technology and Innovation Division Information Systems Unit 1 Vacancy TBI Headquarters Davidson Co. Job Duties: Responsible to work independently and at times closely with stakeholders identifying and documenting existing business processes and workflows. Responsible to analyze … Continue reading Job Openings Announced at TBI Headquarters in Nashville
LaFollette Man Indicted on Arson and Attempted Murder Charges
CAMPBELL COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the indictment of a LaFollette man on attempted murder and arson charges. On December 29, 2022, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents … Continue reading LaFollette Man Indicted on Arson and Attempted Murder Charges
TBI News Release: Agent-Involved Monroe County Shooting
UPDATE (4/7/23, 9:00 a.m. ET): The TBI agent involved in this incident has been identified as Special Agent Zachary Cochran, who joined TBI in 2021. His photograph is included below. UPDATE (4/6/23, 8:06 p.m. ET): The individual who died in this incident has been identified as John Wilburn (DOB 1/14/71). At the request of 10th Judicial … Continue reading TBI News Release: Agent-Involved Monroe County Shooting
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