4 Arrested During Joint Chattanooga Human Trafficking Operation

CHATTANOOGA – An undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Chattanooga Police Department, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, the Lookout Mountain Police Department, the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, and the FBI has led to the arrests of four individuals.  On June 9th, agents conducted an undercover operation aimed at … Continue reading 4 Arrested During Joint Chattanooga Human Trafficking Operation

TBI Agents Investigating Sullivan County Officer-Involved Shooting

UPDATED 6/9/25 at 9:15 a.m. – The deceased individual has been identified as Austin Walters (DOB: 09/18/03). PREVIOUSLY POSTED: At the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting in Sullivan County. Preliminary information indicates the incident happened at approximately 10:19 on … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Sullivan County Officer-Involved Shooting

Ongoing Drug Investigation in Knox County Leads to Three Arrests, Seizure of Fentanyl and Firearms

KNOX COUNTY – An ongoing investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the 9th Judicial District Drug Task Force, and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of three people and the seizure of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, and firearms. On June 5th, as part … Continue reading Ongoing Drug Investigation in Knox County Leads to Three Arrests, Seizure of Fentanyl and Firearms

NOW HIRING: Interim Criminal Intelligence Analyst 1

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: Interim Criminal Intelligence Analyst 1 Criminal Investigation Division 1 Vacancy: Cookeville Regional Office Job Duties: Provides analytical support to locate offenders; when necessary, provides relevant case support to law enfacement personnel across the state and enter eligible information into Violent … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Interim Criminal Intelligence Analyst 1

TBI Agents Investigating Sweetwater Officer-Involved Shooting

At the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an early morning officer-involved shooting in Sweetwater. Preliminary information indicates the incident happened at approximately 12:55 Thursday morning at a home in the 100 block Camp Hill Road, where Monroe County deputies responded to a report … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Sweetwater Officer-Involved Shooting

Hamilton County Caretaker Indicted, Charged with Financial Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult

HAMILTON COUNTY – A Chattanooga caregiver has been indicted and arrested, following an investigation by special agents with the TBI Medicaid Fraud Control Division. In January, following a referral from the Department of Disability and Aging, agents began investigating allegations of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. During the course of the investigation, agents developed information … Continue reading Hamilton County Caretaker Indicted, Charged with Financial Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult

Marion County Detective Faces Official Misconduct Charges

MARION COUNTY – A chief detective with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office is facing felony charges following an investigation by TBI special agents. At the request of the 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI special agents began investigating suspicions about forged signatures on the Sex Offender Registry forms.  Robert Hargis (DOB 2/10/1971) served as … Continue reading Marion County Detective Faces Official Misconduct Charges

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Campbell County

At the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon in Campbell County. Preliminary information indicates that just after 1:00 p.m., an officer with the Williamsburg Police Department in Kentucky attempted to stop a motorcycle traveling at a high … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Campbell County

Roan Mountain Man Arrested in Child Exploitation Investigation

WEAKLEY COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with TBI’s Cybercrime and Digital Evidence Unit and the Weakley County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Roan Mountain man. In February, TBI agents joined Weakley County detectives in investigating a report of a 9-year-old sending child sex abuse material to an adult … Continue reading Roan Mountain Man Arrested in Child Exploitation Investigation

North Carolina Man Charged Following Officer-Involved Shooting Incident in Johnson County

An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in charges being placed in connection to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Johnson County last month. On April 22nd, at the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI agents began investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting … Continue reading North Carolina Man Charged Following Officer-Involved Shooting Incident in Johnson County