TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Greene County

At the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Friday morning in Greene County. Preliminary information indicates that early Friday morning, a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper observed a truck stopped along the ramp leading to the weigh station located at mile … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Greene County

TBI Releases Annual School Crime Study

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released a new study today, detailing the volume and nature of crime on K-12 campuses across the state. The annual report compiles three years of crime data submitted to TBI by the state’s law enforcement agencies through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the findings of … Continue reading TBI Releases Annual School Crime Study

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Morristown

Updated 5/10 at 4:50 p.m. ET: The deceased individual has been identified as Kenneth Carter, DOB 04 /20/72, of Morristown. At the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Thursday morning in Morristown. Preliminary information indicates that just before 10:00 AM … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Morristown

Maury 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, Clifton Craig of Columbia. Clifton Donnell Craig is wanted by the Columbia Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. He’s charged with 1st Degree Murder for his alleged involvement in a homicide that occurred … Continue reading Maury County Man Added to TBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted List

TBI Marks 25th Anniversary of ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ Program

NASHVILLE – This weekend, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will mark the 25th anniversary of its successful ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ program. Launched on May 5, 1993, the program harnesses the TBI’s relationship with the media and the public to bring attention to dangerous fugitives believed to be in Tennessee, while offering cash rewards for … Continue reading TBI Marks 25th Anniversary of ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ Program

Morgan County Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Aggravated Assault

  COOKEVILLE – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Wartburg Police Department, the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department and the 9th Judicial District Attorney’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Wartburg man on multiple counts of aggravated assault. At the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell … Continue reading Morgan County Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Aggravated Assault

TBI Releases Crime Studies on Hate Crime, Violence Against Law Enforcement Officers

NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released two reports, detailing the volume and nature of crime identified as hate crime and violence against the state’s law enforcement officers. The annual studies compile crime data submitted to TBI by the state’s law enforcement agencies through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the … Continue reading TBI Releases Crime Studies on Hate Crime, Violence Against Law Enforcement Officers

Joint Investigation Results in Arrest of Pikeville Woman on Homicide Charge

  CHATTANOOGA – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, deputies with the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department and officers with the Pikeville Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a Pikeville woman on a charge of criminal homicide. At the request of 12th District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor, … Continue reading Joint Investigation Results in Arrest of Pikeville Woman on Homicide Charge

We’re Hiring at TBI Headquarters

JOB OPENING CJIS SUPPORT SPECIALIST, CJIS SUPPORT CENTER, TBI HEADQUARTERS  JOB DUTIES Reviews crime incident data at law enforcement agencies and colleges/universities in Middle Tennessee for accuracy and completeness. Prepares written reports after each review and must ensure all required steps are completed for each agency’s audit. May assist with audits of large agencies outside … Continue reading We’re Hiring at TBI Headquarters

TBI Releases Annual Statewide Crime Study

NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its 2017 ‘Crime in Tennessee’ report, revealing a slight overall increase in reported instances of crime in the most recent reporting year. The annual study compiles data reported from each law enforcement agency in the state through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). The TBI’s … Continue reading TBI Releases Annual Statewide Crime Study