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

TBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Nashville

UPDATE 2/10/23: The deceased individual has been identified as Obob Ochan, DOB 06/22/1975. At the request of 20th Judicial District Attorney General Glenn Funk, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday evening in Nashville. Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 6:40 p.m., officers with the Metropolitan Nashville … Continue reading TBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Nashville

Now Hiring! CJIS Support Specialist

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position. CJIS SUPPORT SPECIALISTDavidson CountyTBI Headquarters, Nashville1 Vacancy Job Duties: Responsible for scheduling and performing audits in West, TN for TIES/NCIC, to ensure compliance with state and national audit standards in the West half of Tennessee. Prepares written reports after each … Continue reading Now Hiring! CJIS Support Specialist

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Cheatham County

At the request of 23rd Judicial District Attorney General Ray Crouch, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday night in Cheatham County. Preliminary information indicates that the incident began when the Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office received reports of a vehicle traveling recklessly at a high rate of speed. … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Cheatham County

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Chattanooga

UPDATED 12/29/22 at 4:50p ET: The deceased individual has been identified as Damean Alexander Jones (DOB 10/05/1996) of Chattanooga. At the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday morning in Chattanooga. Preliminary information indicates deputies with the Hamilton County … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Chattanooga