BLEDSOE COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Chattanooga man on multiple counts, including rape of a child and sexual exploitation of a minor. In April, TBI Special Agents began an investigation, joined by detectives with the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s … Continue reading Chattanooga Man Charged with Rape of a Child, Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Bledsoe County Arson Investigation Results in Indictment, Arrest
BLEDSOE COUNTY – An investigation by Bomb and Arson Fire Investigators and detectives with the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Spring City man, on charges including arson and burglary. On August 14, 2019, authorities began an investigation into a suspected arson on Luminary Fire Tower Road in … Continue reading Bledsoe County Arson Investigation Results in Indictment, Arrest
Former Medical Staffing Business Owner Indicted on Multiple Charges
WILLIAMSON COUNTY – A multi-year investigation by Special Agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Pulaski woman on multiple counts, including TennCare fraud, forgery, and identity theft. TBI Special Agents received information indicating that Cathy Taylor, the then-owner of Five … Continue reading Former Medical Staffing Business Owner Indicted on Multiple Charges
TBI Job Opening Just Announced
The TBI seeks qualified and interested candidates for the following open position: TBI SPECIAL AGENT-FORENSIC SCIENTIST 1 Forensic Chemistry Unit 1 Vacancy Knoxville Crime Laboratory Job Duties: Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and composing technical laboratory reports describing the results of tests. Uses and … Continue reading TBI Job Opening Just Announced
New York Woman Charged in Tennessee Drug-Related Death
CUMBERLAND COUNTY – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and detectives with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department, has resulted in the arrest of a New York woman, in connection to the 2018 drug-related death of a Crossville resident. In February 2019, Agents joined detectives … Continue reading New York Woman Charged in Tennessee Drug-Related Death
Rutherford County Woman Indicted on Theft Charge
RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A Rutherford County woman has been arrested after being indicted on a theft charge, following an investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. At the request of 16th District Attorney General Jennings Jones, in August 2019, TBI Agents began investigating a complaint of theft from an extermination company based … Continue reading Rutherford County Woman Indicted on Theft Charge
NOW HIRING: Special Agent-Forensic Scientist 1, Uniformed Officer, Medicaid Fraud Nurse Consultant
TBI SPECIAL AGENT-FORENSIC SCIENTIST 1 Firearms Unit, DNA Unit Location: Memphis Crime Laboratory Monthly Salary: $3,777 - $5,860 Job Duties: Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and composing technical laboratory reports describing the results of tests. Uses and maintains advanced scientific instrumentation. Consults with criminal court … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Special Agent-Forensic Scientist 1, Uniformed Officer, Medicaid Fraud Nurse Consultant
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Roane County
UPDATED 7/13/20 at 3p.m. central time: The deceased individual has been identified as Glynn Farse Young, DOB 07/31/1960, of McMinnville. At the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday morning in Roane County. Preliminary information from the scene indicates that … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Roane County
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in McMinn County
At the request of 10th District Attorney General Steve Crump, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday evening in Etowah. Preliminary information from the scene indicates that around 7 p.m., Agents with the 10th Judicial Drug Task Force arrived at a residence on County Road 909 … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in McMinn County
TBI Releases Two New Crime Data Publications
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released two publications, detailing the volume and nature of hate crime in Tennessee, along with one detailing violence directed toward the state’s law enforcement officers. Among the findings of ‘Tennessee Hate Crime 2019’: Overall, the number of incidents indicated as bias-motivated decreased by 36% from 2018 to … Continue reading TBI Releases Two New Crime Data Publications
