SEQUATCHIE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Dunlap police officer, who faces charges of aggravated assault and official misconduct. In March, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor, TBI agents began investigating allegations that on … Continue reading Former Dunlap Police Officer Charged with Aggravated Assault, Official Misconduct
TBI Agents Investigating Coffee County Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 14th District Attorney Craig Northcott, TBI special agents are independently investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting by deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office in the early morning hours Tuesday. Shortly before 1 a.m., deputies responded to a 911 call from an individual threatening suicide. Deputies encountered the man … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Coffee County Officer-Involved Shooting
Kingsport Man Indicted, Charged with Assaulting TBI Agents
SULLIVAN COUNTY – A Kingsport man has been indicted on several charges, including aggravated assault, after attempting to flee from authorities in a stolen vehicle. On April 28th, TBI agents received information regarding a stolen SUV that was believed to be occupied by a wanted fugitive. The vehicle was spotted in a parking lot along … Continue reading Kingsport Man Indicted, Charged with Assaulting TBI Agents
Athens Man Charged with Aggravated Arson
McMINN COUNTY – An investigation by special agents and fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, along with the Etowah Police and Fire departments, has resulted in the indictment of an Athens man, charged with aggravated arson. Around 3 p.m. on December 29, 2021, police and fire investigators responded to a report of a … Continue reading Athens Man Charged with Aggravated Arson
McMinn County Man Charged with Father’s Murder Following Multi-Agency Investigation
MONROE/ POLK COUNTY – A multi-agency investigation involving special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and sheriffs’ detectives from Monroe, Polk, and McMinn counties has resulted in the arrest of an Etowah man, charged with killing his father. Officers with the Etowah Police Department, the 10th Judicial Drug Task Force, and 10th Judicial District … Continue reading McMinn County Man Charged with Father’s Murder Following Multi-Agency Investigation
Open Job Position Announced at TBI Headquarters
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking interested and qualified candidates for the following position: Tennessee Instant Check System Unit CRIMINAL HISTORY EXAMINER 3 TBI Headquarters Davidson County Job Duties: This position is responsible for processing Tennessee Instant Check System (TICS) appeals by receiving a purchaser's appeal and proceeding with efforts to obtain the final … Continue reading Open Job Position Announced at TBI Headquarters
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Kingsport
At the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI special agents assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Kingsport on Tuesday evening. Preliminary information indicates that TBI agents assigned to the Drug Investigation Division were working alongside the FBI to apprehend Cody Christian, who is wanted … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Kingsport
Juvenile Charged in Connection with Greene County Double Homicide
GREENE COUNTY – As a result of an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and detectives with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, an arrest has been made in connection with a double homicide. At the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney Dan Armstrong, TBI agents began working alongside the Greene County Sheriff’s … Continue reading Juvenile Charged in Connection with Greene County Double Homicide
Eight Arrested in Multi-Agency Human Trafficking Operation in Sevier County
UPDATED 4/25/22 at 2:30 p.m. to reflect a correction to the charge placed against Eric Griffith. SEVIER COUNTY – A two-day undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the Sevierville Police Department, the Pigeon Forge Police Department, the Gatlinburg Police Department, the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit, and the … Continue reading Eight Arrested in Multi-Agency Human Trafficking Operation in Sevier County
TBI Joins Other State Agencies in Observing Victims’ Rights Week
Events to take place in Nashville, Chattanooga and Memphis next 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 local events next week to honor crime victims during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), April 24-30. At … Continue reading TBI Joins Other State Agencies in Observing Victims’ Rights Week
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