SUMNER COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of a Portland woman on numerous charges, including theft and financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. In May 2023, at the request of 18th Judicial District Attorney General Ray Whitley, … Continue reading Portland Woman Indicted, Accused of Theft and Financial Exploitation of Elderly Man
Two Men Arrested, Charged in Sophisticated Fraud Scheme
UPDATE (June 26, 2025): Ongoing efforts in this case have resulted in the arrest of a second person charged in connection to this fraud scheme. Today, with the assistance of the Arkansas State Police and the Tontitown (AR) Police Department, TBI agents arrested Larry Wilburn (DOB 2/25/1953). In May, the Davidson County Grand Jury indicted … Continue reading Two Men Arrested, Charged in Sophisticated Fraud Scheme
Now Hiring! TBI Announces Three CJIS Support Specialist Openings
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. CJIS SUPPORT SPECIALIST 1 - Auditor Tennessee Instant Check System (TICS) Unit Davidson County 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Responsible for training criminal justice and non-criminal justice agencies on CJIS database usage and compliance with CJIS Security Policy. Conducts audits to … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Three CJIS Support Specialist Openings
Cybertip Leads to Arrest of Lawrence County Man
LAWRENCE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) squad has resulted in the arrest of a Summertown man. On November 4th, TBI agents received a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding an online app account that had shared … Continue reading Cybertip Leads to Arrest of Lawrence County Man
Nashville Woman Indicted, Charged In TBI Medicaid Patient Abuse Case
MAURY COUNTY - Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Medicaid Fraud Control Division have obtained an indictment for a Nashville woman accused of assaulting a vulnerable adult in her care. On January 12th, after receiving a referral from Adult Protective Services, TBI agents opened an investigation into an incident, a week prior, … Continue reading Nashville Woman Indicted, Charged In TBI Medicaid Patient Abuse Case
NOW HIRING! Forensic Technician 1, and Procurement Officer 1
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. FORENSIC TECHNICIAN 1 Forensic Biology UnitJackson Laboratory - Madison County1 Vacancy Summary: 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 … Continue reading NOW HIRING! Forensic Technician 1, and Procurement Officer 1
TBI Agents Investigating Use of Force Incident in Jackson County
At the request of 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson, TBI special agents are investigating a use of force shooting incident that occurred Wednesday night, involving deputies with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates that Jackson County deputies went to an address on Twin Tower Road in Gainesboro for a court-ordered eviction. … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Use of Force Incident in Jackson County
TBI Agents Investigating Rutherford County Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 16th Judicial District Attorney General Jennings Jones, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of a shooting early Wednesday morning involving deputies from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office. Preliminary information indicates the shooting happened at approximately 1:40 Wednesday morning along Interstate 24 near mile marker 86, where deputies conducted a … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Rutherford County Officer-Involved Shooting
Sumner County Caregiver Charged with Sexual Assault and Neglect of Vulnerable Adult
GALLATIN - A Sumner County caregiver has been charged following an investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division, Adult Protective Services, and the Gallatin Police Department, into the sexual assault and neglect of a vulnerable adult. In June 2024, TBI agents began investigating allegations against Boris Whitworth (DOB: … Continue reading Sumner County Caregiver Charged with Sexual Assault and Neglect of Vulnerable Adult
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Nashville
At the request of 20th Judicial District Attorney General Glenn Funk, and per a memorandum of understanding, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday evening in Davidson County. Preliminary information indicates that around 9 o’clock Friday night, officers with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department responded to … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Nashville
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