TBI Agents Investigating Carthage Officer-Involved Shooting

At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, TBI Special Agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in Carthage. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred at approximately 4:30 AM, shortly after a security guard at Smith County Hospital called the Carthage Police Department to report a … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Carthage Officer-Involved Shooting

TBI Director Appoints New Deputy Director

Veteran TBI Special Agent Tapped to Serve as Agency’s Second-In-Command  NASHVILLE – Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director David B. Rausch announced his choice today for the agency’s next Deputy Director, selecting a respected and experienced law enforcement leader from among the agency’s ranks. Rausch has selected Brad Nealon, who currently serves as Special Agent in … Continue reading TBI Director Appoints New Deputy Director

Two Arizona Men Arrested, Heroin Seized Following Multi-Agency Investigation

NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working jointly with the Murfreesboro Police Department, Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, and Federal Bureau of Investigation, has resulted in the arrest of two men from Glendale, Arizona. During the month-long investigation, Agents and detectives developed information that … Continue reading Two Arizona Men Arrested, Heroin Seized Following Multi-Agency Investigation

Davidson County Man Added to TBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted List

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to the state’s Top 10 Most Wanted list, Sean Tyler Caldwell of Nashville. Sean Caldwell is wanted by the Dickson County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for Attempted First Degree Murder, Especially Aggravated Robbery, and Aggravated Assault. Caldwell is also wanted … Continue reading Davidson County Man Added to TBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted List

Now Hiring! TBI Forensic Scientist 1

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position. TBI SPECIAL AGENT-FORENSIC SCIENTIST 1 LATENT PRINTS UNIT, TBI HEADQUARTERS JOB DUTIES Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and preparing technical laboratory reports describing the results of tests.  Uses and maintains … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Forensic Scientist 1

TBI Special Agents Arrest Kentucky Fugitive in Bedford County

NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Technical Services Unit of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, with the assistance of the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office and federal law enforcement officers, has resulted in the arrest of a Bell Buckle man. On July 25th, Agents were notified that a fugitive being sought by the … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Arrest Kentucky Fugitive in Bedford County

Robertson County Man Indicted, Accused of Inappropriate Relationship with Minor

NASHVILLE – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a former Robertson County youth pastor accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with a minor. In September 2017, at the request of 19th District Attorney General John Carney, TBI Special Agents began investigating allegations of sexual misconduct involving James Clinton Jones … Continue reading Robertson County Man Indicted, Accused of Inappropriate Relationship with Minor

Smithville Mayor and Son Arrested, Charged with Theft

COOKEVILLE – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and investigators with the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury has resulted in the indictment and arrest of the Smithville mayor and his son. On March 7th, at the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, Agents and investigators began investigating … Continue reading Smithville Mayor and Son Arrested, Charged with Theft

Giles County Man Indicted, Arrested in TBI Arson Case

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for an Ardmore man, charging him in connection to a fire at his Giles County home last month. On June 5th, TBI Agents joined the Ardmore Police Department and Tennessee Fire Investigation Services in probing a fire the same day at … Continue reading Giles County Man Indicted, Arrested in TBI Arson Case

Van Buren County Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

CHATTANOOGA – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department and the Tennessee Department of Correction Community Supervision Division has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Rock Island man. At the request of Van Buren County Sheriff Eddie Carter and 31st District Attorney … Continue reading Van Buren County Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor