Former Warren County Investigator Charged with Official Misconduct

WARREN COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into actions of a now-former investigator with the Warren County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in an indictment. In September 2022, at the request of 31st Judicial District Attorney General Chris Stanford, TBI agents began investigating then-drug investigator Steven Carpenter on complaints … Continue reading Former Warren County Investigator Charged with Official Misconduct

Now Hiring! New Opportunity at TBI Headquarters

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: CJIS SUPPORT SPECIALISTLaw Enforcement Support Unit (LESU)TBI Headquarters/Davidson County1 Vacancy Job Duties:Responsible for conducting National Crime Information Center (NCIC) training and providing assistance to law enforcement agencies with all NCIC-related questions. Teaches NCIC Basic Certification, Terminal Agency Contact (TAC) … Continue reading Now Hiring! New Opportunity at TBI Headquarters

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Wayne County

At the request of 22nd Judicial District Attorney General Brent Cooper, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday night in Wayne County. Preliminary information indicates that a deputy with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office encountered a male subject in the area of Dogwood Flats. Initial reports indicate the man fired … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Wayne County

We’re Hiring: New openings at TBI Headquarters

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following positions: LEGAL INSTRUMENT EXAMINER – ADVANCEDTennessee Instant Check System (TICS) Unit Davidson County1 Vacancy Job Duties:Reviews daily firearms transaction denials to ensure accuracy. Addresses errors and inaccuracies on denials with unit team members. Trains new team members on TICS policies and procedures. … Continue reading We’re Hiring: New openings at TBI Headquarters

Arrest in Perry County House Fire

PERRY COUNTY – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into a residential fire in Linden has resulted in the arrest of a Perry County woman. On April 4th, TBI agents joined the Perry County Sheriff’s Office, Lobelville Fire Department, and Linden Fire Department in investigating a fire that … Continue reading Arrest in Perry County House Fire

Four Arrested in Multi-Agency Middle Tennessee Human Trafficking Operation

SPRINGFIELD – An undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, Springfield Police Department, Robertson County Sheriff’s Office, 19th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office, and TBI’s Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force has resulted in the arrest of four men accused of seeking illicit sex from minors. Over a two-day period beginning May … Continue reading Four Arrested in Multi-Agency Middle Tennessee Human Trafficking Operation

State Agencies to Observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Monday, April 24, 2023  State Agencies to observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week NASHVILLE – The Board of Parole (BOP), Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC), Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and Tennessee Rehabilitative Initiative in Correction (TRICOR) are hosting a dove release ceremony to honor crime victims and recognize victim advocates during National Crime Victims’ … Continue reading State Agencies to Observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Police Officer Position at TBI Headquarters Announced

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: TBI POLICE OFFICER Protective Services Unit  1 Vacancy TBI Headquarters, Davidson County Job Duties: Serves as first responder for any incident that may occur at Tennessee Bureau of Investigation facilities, or any area Tennessee Bureau of Investigation may be operating … Continue reading Police Officer Position at TBI Headquarters Announced

Sparta Man Charged in Jackson County Motel Fire

JACKSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into a motel fire last year in Bloomington Springs has resulted in the arrest of a Sparta man. On May 13, 2022, TBI fire investigators joined the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and Jackson County Central Volunteer Fire Department in … Continue reading Sparta Man Charged in Jackson County Motel Fire

Gainesboro Man Indicted on Arson Charge

JACKSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into a residential fire in Jackson County has resulted in the arrest of a Gainesboro man. In August 2022, TBI agents joined the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department in investigating a fire that occurred at a residence on Dodson Branch … Continue reading Gainesboro Man Indicted on Arson Charge