NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released a comprehensive study detailing law enforcement-related deaths that occurred in the state in 2019. The report, released in accordance to the requirements in Tennessee Code Annotated 38-10-102, uses established definitions and methodology and provides information on qualifying incidents submitted by the state’s law enforcement agencies. Data … Continue reading TBI Releases 2019 Law Enforcement-Related Death Study
Alabama Man Charged in Marion County Homicide
JASPER – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of an Alabama man for a homicide that occurred over the weekend in Jasper. At the request of 12th District Attorney General Michael Taylor, on March 22nd, TBI Special Agents responded to a report of a shooting … Continue reading Alabama Man Charged in Marion County Homicide
TBI Addresses Coronavirus-Related Delays in State Firearms Background Checks
NASHVILLE – In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation would like to explain the reasons for delays customers and firearms dealers may have experienced this week while securing a firearms background check or appeal in the state, and the steps being taken to alleviate the situation. The Tennessee Instant Check … Continue reading TBI Addresses Coronavirus-Related Delays in State Firearms Background Checks
Now Hiring! TBI Announces Three Open Positions
The TBI seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: TBI MEDICAID FRAUD AUDITOR Medicaid Fraud Control Division 1 Vacancy TBI Headquarters, Davidson County Job Duties: Requests TennCare claims billing information and summary reports at the request of Medicaid Fraud TBI Special Agents for the purpose of investigative support. Compiles and audits … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Three Open Positions
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Rutherford County
Updated on 3/13/20 at 7:15 p.m. (CT) to include additional information about the incident as well as the identity of the deceased subject. At the request of 16th District Attorney General Jennings Jones, TBI Agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting that occurred shortly after noon Friday in Rutherford County. Preliminary information … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Rutherford County
Woodbury Man Charged in July 2019 Murder
CANNON COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Woodbury man, who is facing multiple charges, including murder. At the request of 16th District Attorney General Jennings Jones, on July 12, 2019, TBI Special Agents responded to a home on Sunny Slope Drive … Continue reading Woodbury Man Charged in July 2019 Murder
Caregiver Charged with Abuse of Vulnerable Adult
MAURY COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of a Mt. Pleasant caregiver who is charged with abuse of her patient. After receiving information from Adult Protective Services about a complaint of abuse of a vulnerable adult, Agents began investigating … Continue reading Caregiver Charged with Abuse of Vulnerable Adult
Stewart County Man Arrested in TBI Child Abuse Case
DOVER – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Stewart County man accused of causing serious injuries to his three-year-old stepson. At the request of 23rd District Attorney General Ray Crouch, TBI Agents began investigating the boy’s assault and subsequent hospitalization Thursday, following an incident at the family’s Hidden … Continue reading Stewart County Man Arrested in TBI Child Abuse Case
Investigation into Davidson County Drug Trafficking Operation Results in Multiple Arrests
NASHVILLE – A joint undercover drug investigation by Special Agents with the Drug investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and several other agencies has resulted in the arrest of six individuals, and the seizure of cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, and multiple handguns. In January, Agents developed information about a drug trafficking organization that was … Continue reading Investigation into Davidson County Drug Trafficking Operation Results in Multiple Arrests
TDOC Inmate Charged in 2019 Death of Cellmate
TROUSDALE COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into the 2019 death of a TDOC inmate has resulted in his former cellmate being charged with second degree murder. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, on June 15, 2019, TBI Special Agents responded to a report … Continue reading TDOC Inmate Charged in 2019 Death of Cellmate
