NASHVILLE – To illustrate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the volume and nature of crime in the state, today the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released select preliminary crime data trends for the first three months of 2020. The data, gathered through TBI’s Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS), compiles incidents submitted by the … Continue reading TBI Releases January-March 2020 Statewide Crime Trends
TBI Investigating Winchester Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 12th District Attorney General Mike Taylor, TBI Agents continue to investigate an officer-involved shooting on Thursday night involving the Winchester Police Department. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred at approximately 10:00 PM at a business in the 800 block of South College Street, where officers were responding to a call of … Continue reading TBI Investigating Winchester Officer-Involved Shooting
Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Openings for Three Positions
The TBI seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: CRIME INFORMATION COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST Tennessee Information Enforcement System (TIES) Unit 1 Vacancy TBI Headquarters Davidson County Job Duties: Responsible for monitoring the TIES computer system to ensure law enforcement agencies and databases are connected and working. Assists law enforcement agencies with National Crime … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Openings for Three Positions
TBI Investigating Series of Stabbings, Officer-Involved Shooting in Knox County
Updated on 4/8/20 at 9:45 a.m. (ET): The fourth victim, who sustained injuries during the incident, has been released from the hospital Updated on 4/7/20 at 3:30 p.m. (ET): The three deceased victims were all employed at the Pilot Travel Center on Strawberry Plains Pike. They have been identified as: Joyce Whaley (DOB: 09/17/1962) Patricia … Continue reading TBI Investigating Series of Stabbings, Officer-Involved Shooting in Knox County
TBI Releases 2019 Law Enforcement-Related Death Study
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released a comprehensive study detailing law enforcement-related deaths that occurred in the state in 2019. The report, released in accordance to the requirements in Tennessee Code Annotated 38-10-102, uses established definitions and methodology and provides information on qualifying incidents submitted by the state’s law enforcement agencies. Data … Continue reading TBI Releases 2019 Law Enforcement-Related Death Study
Alabama Man Charged in Marion County Homicide
JASPER – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of an Alabama man for a homicide that occurred over the weekend in Jasper. At the request of 12th District Attorney General Michael Taylor, on March 22nd, TBI Special Agents responded to a report of a shooting … Continue reading Alabama Man Charged in Marion County Homicide
Now Hiring! TBI Announces Three Open Positions
The TBI seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: TBI MEDICAID FRAUD AUDITOR Medicaid Fraud Control Division 1 Vacancy TBI Headquarters, Davidson County Job Duties: Requests TennCare claims billing information and summary reports at the request of Medicaid Fraud TBI Special Agents for the purpose of investigative support. Compiles and audits … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Three Open Positions
Joint Human Trafficking Operation Results in Eight Arrests
JOHNSON CITY – A two-day undercover operation by Special Agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit and detectives with the Johnson City Police Department has resulted in the arrest of several men accused of seeking illicit sex from minors Over a two-day period beginning March 12th, as part of an undercover investigation aimed at addressing human … Continue reading Joint Human Trafficking Operation Results in Eight Arrests
AMBER Alert: Evelyn Mae Boswell
*Updated on 3/12/20 at 11:00 a.m. (ET): The remains found on 3/6/20 were confirmed to be those of Evelyn Mae Boswell. *Updated on 3/6/20 at 10:10 (ET) to reflect the following new developments in the investigation. This evening, as part of the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Evelyn Mae Boswell, and acting on new … Continue reading AMBER Alert: Evelyn Mae Boswell
TBI Agents Investigating Greeneville Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI Agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred this afternoon in Greeneville. Preliminary information indicates that just after 5:30 this afternoon, the Greeneville Police Department received a report of a hit-and-run incident in the parking lot of Lowe’s, located along … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Greeneville Officer-Involved Shooting
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