Ten Law Enforcement Officers Graduate from TBI’s Leadership Academy

NASHVILLE – Ten law enforcement officers from across the state were graduated from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Leadership Academy this week. This is the fifth class to graduate from the Leadership Academy. The Academy was created to enhance leadership training for law enforcement executives from across the state. The course is geared toward individuals … Continue reading Ten Law Enforcement Officers Graduate from TBI’s Leadership Academy

Newport Man Arrested on Stalking and Weapons Charges

KNOXVILLE – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Newport man on stalking and weapons charges. On Wednesday, at the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI Special Agents joined the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office … Continue reading Newport Man Arrested on Stalking and Weapons Charges

South Pittsburg Man Indicted, Charged in 2017 Infant Homicide Case

CHATTANOOGA – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside the South Pittsburg Police Department and Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, have obtained indictments for a Marion County man in connection to the 2017 death of his girlfriend’s infant son. At the request of 12th District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor, TBI Agents … Continue reading South Pittsburg Man Indicted, Charged in 2017 Infant Homicide Case

Mountain City Man Added to TBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted List

JOHNSON CITY – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to the state’s Top Ten Most Wanted list, Robert Lynn Fletcher. Fletcher (DOB 8/8/61) is wanted by the Mountain City Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to face two counts of Aggravated Rape as well as numerous drug-related charges. Fletcher should … Continue reading Mountain City Man Added to TBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted List

TBI Director Appoints New Deputy Director

Veteran TBI Special Agent Tapped to Serve as Agency’s Second-In-Command  NASHVILLE – Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director David B. Rausch announced his choice today for the agency’s next Deputy Director, selecting a respected and experienced law enforcement leader from among the agency’s ranks. Rausch has selected Brad Nealon, who currently serves as Special Agent in … Continue reading TBI Director Appoints New Deputy Director

Davidson County Man Added to TBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted List

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to the state’s Top 10 Most Wanted list, Sean Tyler Caldwell of Nashville. Sean Caldwell is wanted by the Dickson County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for Attempted First Degree Murder, Especially Aggravated Robbery, and Aggravated Assault. Caldwell is also wanted … Continue reading Davidson County Man Added to TBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted List

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Campbell County

At the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Wednesday afternoon in LaFollette. Preliminary information indicates that just after 2:30 PM EST, the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a possible shooting at 116 Chapman Crest Drive. Campbell … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Campbell County

Smithville Mayor and Son Arrested, Charged with Theft

COOKEVILLE – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and investigators with the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury has resulted in the indictment and arrest of the Smithville mayor and his son. On March 7th, at the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, Agents and investigators began investigating … Continue reading Smithville Mayor and Son Arrested, Charged with Theft

TBI Agents Investigating Hamilton-County Officer-Involved Shooting

UPDATE (2:00 Central, July 24th): The woman who died as a result of this incident has been identified as Donna Lynn Allen, DOB 9-1-78. At the request of 11th District Attorney General Neal Pinkston, TBI Agents continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting early this morning. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred after Midnight, when an … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Hamilton-County Officer-Involved Shooting

Former Corrections Officer Indicted, Accused of Assault and False Reporting

JOHNSON CITY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Sullivan County corrections officer on charges of assault and providing false information. On March 12th, at the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI Special Agents began investigating Jeri Dawn Patrick (DOB … Continue reading Former Corrections Officer Indicted, Accused of Assault and False Reporting