Information Communication Specialist Position Open at TBI Headquarters

TBI JOB OPENING - CRIME INFORMATION COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST TENNESSEE INFORMATION ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM (TIES) UNIT TBI HEADQUARTERS 1 VACANCY 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 … Continue reading Information Communication Specialist Position Open at TBI Headquarters

TBI Seeking Public’s Help in Locating Individual Wanted on Felony Forgery, Lien Charges

UPDATED 3/26/25: Mark Anthony McConnell was located and arrested by authorities in Galax, Virginia.  KNOXVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public’s assistance in locating an individual wanted on numerous felony charges related to filing false liens and forgery. Mark Anthony McConnell (DOB 7/25/56), of Knoxville, is wanted by the Tennessee Bureau … Continue reading TBI Seeking Public’s Help in Locating Individual Wanted on Felony Forgery, Lien Charges

New TBI Study Details Law Enforcement-Related Deaths in 2017

NASHVILLE – Today, for the first time, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released a comprehensive study detailing law enforcement-related deaths in the state. The report, released in accordance to the requirements set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated § 38-10-102, uses established definitions and methodology and provides information on qualifying incidents submitted by the state’s … Continue reading New TBI Study Details Law Enforcement-Related Deaths in 2017

Joint Drug Operation Nets Multiple Arrests in Morristown

JOHNSON CITY – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Morristown Police Department has resulted in the indictment of multiple individuals on a variety of drug-related charges. The coordinated operation conducted in and around the Morristown area focused on the sale and delivery … Continue reading Joint Drug Operation Nets Multiple Arrests in Morristown

Man Arrested, Charged in Connection to Monday Arson

MCMINNVILLE – A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Department, and Tennessee Fire Investigation Services has resulted in the arrest of a Morrison man in connection to an arson in McMinnville. On Monday, Warren County authorities responded to a reported camper trailer fire in the 100 block of Bivens … Continue reading Man Arrested, Charged in Connection to Monday Arson

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Bristol

  Updated 3/25: The officer who sustained an injury was released from the hospital Saturday. Eric Crawford remains hospitalized. Updated 3/24 at 3:15 p.m. eastern: The individual who was shot has been identified as Eric Crawford, DOB 03/06/1975, of Bristol. Both Crawford and the officer remain hospitalized as of Saturday afternoon. At the request of … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Bristol

Fugitive from TBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted List Now in Custody

  NASHVILLE – A fugitive who was added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Top 10 Most Wanted list earlier today has been captured, through coordinated efforts by TBI, the U.S. Marshals Service, Dickson Police Department and the Dickson County Sheriff's Office. David Paul Vaughn of DeKalb County was taken into custody and arrested Friday … Continue reading Fugitive from TBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted List Now in Custody

DeKalb 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, David Paul Vaughn, of DeKalb County. David Vaughn is wanted by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for aggravated burglary and theft over $1000 from an incident that occurred on January … Continue reading DeKalb County Man Added to TBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted List

Multi-Agency Investigation in Middle Tennessee Nets Three Arrests

  CHATTANOOGA – A joint investigation into drug trafficking by multiple local, state and federal agencies has resulted in the arrest Wednesday of three individuals in Putnam County. Those agencies participating included the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Middle Tennessee Task Force, FBI, DEA, Putnam … Continue reading Multi-Agency Investigation in Middle Tennessee Nets Three Arrests

TBI Agents Investigating Tullahoma Officer-Involved Shooting

UPDATE: This statement has been edited to reflect that officers were not executing a warrant, as originally stated, but were instead attempting to interview the subject when the incident escalated. At the request of 14th District Attorney General Craig Northcott, TBI Agents continue to investigate the circumstances involving an officer-involved shooting this evening in Tullahoma. … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Tullahoma Officer-Involved Shooting