HANCOCK COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in indictment of a member of the Hancock County School Board accused of trying to solicit a minor for sexual activity. In August, at the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving … Continue reading Hancock County School Board Member Indicted, Charged with Solicitation of a Minor
Fentress County Couple Indicted, Accused of Financially Exploiting Elderly Relatives
FENTRESS COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of two people accused of financially exploiting an elderly couple in Fentress County. In May, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating allegations of financial exploitation involving Bucky Joe … Continue reading Fentress County Couple Indicted, Accused of Financially Exploiting Elderly Relatives
TBI Agents Investigating Chattanooga Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI special agents continue to investigate a deadly officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday morning involving officers from the Chattanooga Police Department. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. in the 2100 block of Hamill Road as officers were responding to a … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Chattanooga Officer-Involved Shooting
Johnson City Man Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Assault in Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation
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
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