At the request of 10th District Attorney General Steve Crump, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday morning in Charleston. Preliminary information indicates that in the early morning hours on Sunday, deputies with the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance call on Laguna Drive. A … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Bradley County
La Vergne Man Charged with Solicitation of a Minor
RUTHERFORD COUNTY – An investigation by Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Special Agents with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force has resulted in the arrest of a La Vergne man. On October 1st, TBI Agents received information about an individual who was engaged in sexually illicit conversations on an online platform. During the course … Continue reading La Vergne Man Charged with Solicitation of a Minor
TBI Statement: Cannabis Sativa Analysis
NOTE: In recent days, you may have seen reporting about our crime laboratories and changes to our work to analyze plant material that may be marijuana. We want to take the opportunity to provide some context to clear up any confusion that may exist. In late August, District Attorneys General and Law Enforcement across the … Continue reading TBI Statement: Cannabis Sativa Analysis
Putnam County Man Arrested, Accused of Soliciting Sex from 13-Year-Old
SILVER POINT – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Putnam County man accused of attempting to solicit a minor for the purpose of illicit sex. On August 2nd, TBI Agents received information from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation that a man, identified as Phillip Carlen Loftis (DOB 1-27-66) … Continue reading Putnam County Man Arrested, Accused of Soliciting Sex from 13-Year-Old
Former Cannon County Sheriff’s Department Employee Charged with Theft
CANNON COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a former employee at the Cannon County Sheriff’s Department. At the request of 16th District Attorney General Jennings Jones, on June 11th, TBI Agents began investigating a report of theft from the evidence room at … Continue reading Former Cannon County Sheriff’s Department Employee Charged with Theft
Two Former Warren County Corrections Officers Charged
McMINNVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in two former corrections officers with the Warren County Jail being charged with tampering with governmental records. At the request of 31st District Attorney General Lisa Zavogiannis, on January 14th, TBI Agents joined investigators with the DA’s office in investigating … Continue reading Two Former Warren County Corrections Officers Charged
Thirteen Law Enforcement Officers Graduate from TBI State Academy
NASHVILLE – Thirteen local law enforcement officers from across the state and two criminal justice students are new graduates of the TBI State Academy. The Academy was created as a professional and specialized training ground for Tennessee law enforcement officers who want to expand their education and training in the criminal justice field. Through the … Continue reading Thirteen Law Enforcement Officers Graduate from TBI State Academy
We’re Hiring! Two Open Positions Announced
FORENSIC TECHNICIAN Memphis Laboratory, Shelby County Monthly salary $2,769-$4,430 Job Duties: Responsible for receiving forensic evidence into the laboratory from law enforcement officers. Advises submitting agencies on recommended laboratory testing of evidence and notifies submitting agencies or individuals to retrieve completed evidence. Creates case files and enters data, including demographic case data and laboratory test … Continue reading We’re Hiring! Two Open Positions Announced
Media Advisory: Lab Tour Video Availability
MEDIA ADVISORY: LAB TOUR VIDEO AVAILABILITY NASHVILLE – Later this month, the Forensic Services Division at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will offer a media tour of the Nashville Crime Laboratory. Because of the volume of ongoing cases, and restrictions that ensure sterility of the testing, this will be the only opportunity this year for … Continue reading Media Advisory: Lab Tour Video Availability
Westmoreland Police Officer Faces Assault Charge
SUMNER COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Westmoreland Police Officer on an assault charge. At the request of 18th District Attorney General Ray Whitley, on August 9th, TBI Agents began investigating an allegation of excessive use of force against Westmoreland Police … Continue reading Westmoreland Police Officer Faces Assault Charge
