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
Two Livingston Men Charged in TBI CSAM Investigation
OVERTON COUNTY – A joint investigation involving special agents from the TBI’s Internet Crimes Against Children Squad, the Overton County Sheriff’s Department, and the Livingston Police Department has resulted in the arrest of two Livingston men. In July, special agents began an investigation regarding the sexual exploitation of a minor after receiving a tip from the … Continue reading Two Livingston Men Charged in TBI CSAM Investigation
Former Utility Cooperative Employee Indicted, Charged with Theft
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Appalachian Electric Cooperative employee. In February 2024, at the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving William Robert Gass. During the course of the investigation, agents learned that … Continue reading Former Utility Cooperative Employee Indicted, Charged with Theft
Jamestown Man Arrested, Charged with Violation of the Sex Offender Registry
FENTRESS COUNTY – Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force have arrested and charged a Jamestown man with violating the Sex Offender Registry. In July, agents received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, concerning child sexual abuse material being distributed on Kik. … Continue reading Jamestown Man Arrested, Charged with Violation of the Sex Offender Registry
Livingston Man Arrested, Charged with 1st Degree Murder and Abuse of a Corpse
OVERTON COUNTY – A joint investigation by the Overton County Sheriff’s Department and special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a man in connection to an ongoing homicide investigation. On July 31st, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI special agents began investigating the discovery … Continue reading Livingston Man Arrested, Charged with 1st Degree Murder and Abuse of a Corpse
Newport Man Indicted, Charged with Rape
COCKE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Newport man on a charge of rape. At the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI began investigating allegations of sexual assault involving John Shropshire (DOB: 1/12/00). During the course of … Continue reading Newport Man Indicted, Charged with Rape
NOW HIRING: TBI Police Officer (4 Positions)
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. TBI POLICE OFFICERProtective Services Unit4 Vacancies (Nashville: 2, Chattanooga: 1, and Jackson: 1) Monthly Salary: $4,450 - $6,658Job Duties:Serves as first responder for any incident that may occur at Tennessee Bureau of Investigation facilities, or any area Tennessee Bureau of … Continue reading NOW HIRING: TBI Police Officer (4 Positions)
Wanted Man Arrested, Charged Following Discovery of Hoax Weapons
MORGAN COUNTY – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested a Harriman man accused of possessing prohibited weapons. At the request of 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI agents began investigating the discovery on Thursday afternoon. Earlier in the day, two private fugitive recovery agents attempted to take Tommy Cooper … Continue reading Wanted Man Arrested, Charged Following Discovery of Hoax Weapons
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