Former Office Manager Indicted, Charged in TBI Theft Case

SMITH COUNTY - Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment charging an Elmwood woman in connection to an ongoing theft case. At the request of 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson, TBI agents opened an investigation into the actions of Kitty Rena Smith (DOB 6/10/1964). Agents, working alongside the … Continue reading Former Office Manager Indicted, Charged in TBI Theft Case

Tennessee Season to Remember Ceremony to Honor Homicide Victims December 5th

22nd annual event hosted by state and local agencies at First Baptist Church in Nashville NASHVILLE – For more than two decades, state and local public safety officials, along with families of homicide victims, have gathered to honor and remember victims and survivors of homicide during the holiday season. This year will mark the state’s … Continue reading Tennessee Season to Remember Ceremony to Honor Homicide Victims December 5th

Millersville Man Arrested, Charged with Sexual Battery, Statutory Rape

ROBERTSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into allegations of rape against a juvenile has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Millersville man. At the request of the 19th Judicial District Attorney General Robert Nash, on September 4th, TBI special agents began investigating allegations that a juvenile … Continue reading Millersville Man Arrested, Charged with Sexual Battery, Statutory Rape

TBI Special Agents Investigating Nashville Officer-Involved Shooting

At the request of 20th Judicial District Attorney General Glenn Funk, TBI special agents continue to investigate an overnight shooting involving officers from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. Preliminary information indicates the incident happened at approximately 1:00 Tuesday morning at a home in the 700 block of Lewis Street, where officers were dispatched to a … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Nashville Officer-Involved Shooting

Portland Woman Indicted, Accused of Theft and Financial Exploitation of Elderly Man

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