Former Murfreesboro Man Charged with ID Theft, Impersonating Licensed Professional

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a former Murfreesboro man, charged with impersonating a licensed professional when providing COVID testing. At the request of 16th Judicial District Attorney General Jennings Jones, in November 2021, special agents began investigating an … Continue reading Former Murfreesboro Man Charged with ID Theft, Impersonating Licensed Professional

Missing Teen Recovered, Two Arrested by Human Trafficking Unit

HICKMAN COUNTY – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Human Trafficking Unit, working alongside the Tennessee Highway Patrol, have arrested and charged a man and woman accused of trafficking a 17-year-old girl for purposes of commercial sex. On February 21st, TBI human trafficking agents were contacted by the THP.  A trooper had performed … Continue reading Missing Teen Recovered, Two Arrested by Human Trafficking Unit

Englewood Man Indicted, Charged Following TBI Drug Overdose Investigation

ATHENS – A McMinn County man has been indicted and charged following a TBI investigation into a 2020 drug-related death. In January 2020, authorities began investigating the death of 47-year-old Jamie P. Masse.  He was found unresponsive at a home in the 200 block of County Road 82 in Athens on January 25, 2020, and … Continue reading Englewood Man Indicted, Charged Following TBI Drug Overdose Investigation

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Bledsoe County

At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Bledsoe County Friday afternoon. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred around 4 p.m. CST.  A Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department Correctional Officer was at a Pikeville hospital in Bledsoe … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Bledsoe County

Monroe County Man Booked on Statutory Rape Charges

MONROE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Tellico Plains man on statutory rape charges. At the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Crump, in November 2022, special agents began investigating a complaint of a Monroe County man … Continue reading Monroe County Man Booked on Statutory Rape Charges

Two California Residents Arrested as Part of Ongoing Drug Investigation

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A multi-agency investigation into drug overdoses occurring in Middle Tennessee has resulted in the arrest of two individuals, and the seizure of drugs totaling approximately 47 kilograms, including combinations of methamphetamine laced with fentanyl, cocaine laced with fentanyl, and pure fentanyl. In the spring of 2022, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Middle Tennessee Drug … Continue reading Two California Residents Arrested as Part of Ongoing Drug Investigation

Arrest Made in Lawrenceburg Motel Fire

LAWRENCEBURG – An investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Fire Investigators into a Lawrenceburg motel fire has resulted in the arrest of a Lebanon man. On February 5th, agents joined the Lawrenceburg Fire Department in investigating a fire that occurred at the David Crockett Motel on East Gaines Street. Fire crews, along … Continue reading Arrest Made in Lawrenceburg Motel Fire

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Monroe County

At the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Crump, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Monroe County late Thursday evening. Preliminary information indicates that shortly before midnight EST, officers with the Sweetwater Police Department responded to a call that an adult male was … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Monroe County

Now Hiring! TBI Announces Two Openings at TBI Headquarters in Nashville

TBI POLICE OFFICERProtective Services UnitTBI HeadquartersDavidson County 1 Vacancy Job Duties:Responsible for patrolling TBI facilities (indoors and grounds) by foot and vehicle multiple times per assigned shift. Monitors and observes facility management and physical security systems (e.g., cameras, security alarms, fire alarms, generator alarms) for extended periods to ensure continuous operation and safe conditions of both … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Two Openings at TBI Headquarters in Nashville

TBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Monroe County

At the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Crump, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Monroe County on Wednesday morning. Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 9 a.m. EST, Deputy US Marshals, working with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, were attempting to serve … Continue reading TBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Monroe County