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
TBI Agents Investigating Morgan County Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting on Thursday morning in Wartburg involving the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates the shooting happened at approximately 11:45 at a home in the 200 block of CCC Road, where deputies responded … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Morgan County Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI Agents Investigating Hamilton County Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting on Monday night in Chattanooga. Preliminary information indicates the shooting happened at approximately 10:15 in the parking lot of a business in the 4600 block of Highway 58, where Hamilton County deputies and … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Hamilton County Officer-Involved Shooting
Human Remains Discovered in Loudon County in 2019 Identified as a Result of Cold Case Initiative
LOUDON COUNTY – A man whose remains were found in 2019 in Loudon County has been identified as a result of a partnership between the Knox County Regional Forensic Center, the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Cold Case and Unidentified Human Remains Initiative. On August 20, 2019, the Loudon County … Continue reading Human Remains Discovered in Loudon County in 2019 Identified as a Result of Cold Case Initiative
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