TBI Announces Job Openings for Special Agent – Forensic Scientist Positions

TBI JOB OPENING TBI SPECIAL AGENT-FORENSIC SCIENTIST 1 Location Unit Number of Vacancies Knoxville Crime Laboratory Drug Chemistry 1 Nashville Crime Laboratory Latent Prints 1 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 … Continue reading TBI Announces Job Openings for Special Agent – Forensic Scientist Positions

TBI, Sheriff’s Department Investigation Yields Arrest in Early-Morning Homicide

COOKEVILLE – Investigative efforts by Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have contributed to a murder charge for a Fairfield Glade man in connection to his girlfriend’s death. At the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI Special Agents joined the investigation into the death of Tara Burnett this morning, shortly … Continue reading TBI, Sheriff’s Department Investigation Yields Arrest in Early-Morning Homicide

Overton County Couple Charged with Theft from Elementary School PTO Fund

COOKEVILLE – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a husband and wife from Hilham, Tennessee, charged with stealing from an Overton County Parent Teacher Organization fund. At the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI Special Agents, along with investigators from the Office of the Comptroller of … Continue reading Overton County Couple Charged with Theft from Elementary School PTO Fund

Former Jailer Charged with Filing False Report, Accused of Lying about Threat

JACKSON – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a former Chester County jailer accused of filing a false report. At the request of 26th District Attorney General Jerry Woodall, TBI Special Agents began investigating Tommy Joe Austin on January 14th. On January 11th, Austin, a former jailer in … Continue reading Former Jailer Charged with Filing False Report, Accused of Lying about Threat

Joint Investigation of Woman’s Murder Results in Arrest of Smithville Man

COOKEVILLE – A joint investigative effort by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department and the 13th District Attorney General’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Smithville man charged with the murder of his girlfriend. At the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI Special Agents began investigating … Continue reading Joint Investigation of Woman’s Murder Results in Arrest of Smithville Man

Now Hiring! TBI Victim Services Coordinator Position Open

TBI VICTIM SERVICES COORDINATOR TBI HEADQUARTERS JOB DUTIES Responsible for obtaining and identifying victim information in investigations conducted by TBI. Educates victims and/or victims’ families on the TBI investigative process and criminal justice process. Obtains information on and assesses the importance and quality of community resources for victims and/or victims' families. Determines and recommends services … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Victim Services Coordinator Position Open

TBI Seeking Public’s Help in Identifying Ring Found at Crime Scene

NASHVILLE – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are asking for the public’s help in identifying an item found at the scene of a death investigation this week. At the request of 19th District Attorney General John Carney, TBI Special Agents, in a joint investigation with the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office, responded to … Continue reading TBI Seeking Public’s Help in Identifying Ring Found at Crime Scene

Ongoing TBI Probe into Investment Scheme Yields Additional Charge for Murfreesboro Man

NASHVILLE – As the result of continued investigative efforts, Special Agents for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an additional indictment for a Wilson County man already facing charges in connection to a multi-million dollar investment scheme. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, TBI Special Agents began investigating Brad Moss … Continue reading Ongoing TBI Probe into Investment Scheme Yields Additional Charge for Murfreesboro Man

Nashville Man Charged with Forgery, Criminal Simulation in Wilson County

NASHVILLE – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments charging a Nashville man with forging fingerprint documents in Wilson County. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, Special Agents began investigating Erin George Pennington on February 27, 2014. During the course of the investigation, Agents learned that on … Continue reading Nashville Man Charged with Forgery, Criminal Simulation in Wilson County

Lebanon Man Charged in Sex Trafficking Case

NASHVILLE – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a Wilson County man charged in connection with an ongoing sex trafficking investigation. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, TBI Special Agents began investigating Travis Lamar Stargill on August 1, 2012. During the course of the … Continue reading Lebanon Man Charged in Sex Trafficking Case