TBI Investigating Hawkins County Use-Of-Force Incident

At the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI Agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding a use-of-force incident that occurred in Hawkins County Tuesday evening. Preliminary information indicates that the Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a vehicle crash along with shots being fired at a location on Short Road. Upon arrival, … Continue reading TBI Investigating Hawkins County Use-Of-Force Incident

TBI Releases Two New Crime Studies: Domestic Violence & School Crime

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released two new studies today, detailing the volume and nature of crime on school campuses and crime identified as having a domestic violence nexus. Both studies utilize data from the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the findings of ‘School Crime 2018’: The overall number of offenses … Continue reading TBI Releases Two New Crime Studies: Domestic Violence & School Crime

Sneedville Man Charged in Hancock County Arson Case

HANCOCK COUNTY – A joint investigation has led to the indictment of a Sneedville man in connection to a fire that occurred in Hancock County. In August 2018, at the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI Special Agents joined Tennessee Fire Investigative Services and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office in investigating a … Continue reading Sneedville Man Charged in Hancock County Arson Case

We’re Hiring at TBI Headquarters!

TBI JOB OPENING CRIME INFORMATION COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST TENNESSEE INFORMATION ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM (TIES) UNIT TBI HEADQUARTERS 2 VACANCIES  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 Information Center (NCIC) entries and other TIES transactions. Monitors and transmits … Continue reading We’re Hiring at TBI Headquarters!

Former Hancock County Corrections Officer Indicted in TBI Misconduct Case

HANCOCK COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Hancock County corrections officer accused of having sexual contact with an inmate. In February, at the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI Agents began investigating Jacob Cole Heck (DOB 8/27/94). … Continue reading Former Hancock County Corrections Officer Indicted in TBI Misconduct Case

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Sullivan County

Updated 06/10/19 at 10:10 p.m. ET: The deputy who sustained injuries was released from the hospital this evening. At the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI Agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday afternoon in Sullivan County. Preliminary information indicates that just before 1:30, deputies with the … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Sullivan County

TBI Releases Annual Hate Crime & LEOKA Reports

NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released two publications, detailing the volume and nature of hate crime in Tennessee and violence directed toward the state’s law enforcement officers. Among the findings of ‘Tennessee Hate Crime 2018’: Overall, the number of incidents indicated as bias-motivated increased by 1.0%. Property-crime related offenses accounted for 24.9%, … Continue reading TBI Releases Annual Hate Crime & LEOKA Reports

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Bristol

Updated 06/07/19 at 2:35 p.m. ET: The individual involved in this incident has died. He's been identified as Jason Nash (DOB 04/24/73), of Bristol. At the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI Agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday morning in Bristol. Preliminary information indicates that just … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Bristol

Kingsport Man Facing Charges in Officer-Involved Shooting Incident

KINGSPORT – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Kingsport man in connection to an officer-involved shooting that occurred last month. At the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI Special Agents began investigating an officer-involved shooting incident that occurred on April 17th … Continue reading Kingsport Man Facing Charges in Officer-Involved Shooting Incident

Clay County Man Charged with Theft from Bank

CELINA – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Celina man who is charged with stealing from his place of employment. At the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI Agents joined investigators with the District Attorney’s office in investigating a theft … Continue reading Clay County Man Charged with Theft from Bank