TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Lawrenceburg

Updated 6/30 at 6:05 a.m. CT: The deceased individual has been identified as Randy Thomas Groom (DOB 6/4/85), of Lawrenceburg.  At the request of 22nd District Attorney General Brent Cooper, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Friday evening in Lawrenceburg. Preliminary information indicates that officers with the Lawrenceburg … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Lawrenceburg

Two Face Murder Charges in Smith County Double Homicide

NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of two men who are charged in a Smith County double homicide that occurred earlier this year. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, on April 26th, Agents joined investigators with the … Continue reading Two Face Murder Charges in Smith County Double Homicide

Escapee Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ List

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to its ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list: Joseph Ray Perkins, of Vance, Alabama. Perkins is wanted by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, the Tennessee Highway Patrol, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to face charges including Reckless Endangerment with a Deadly Weapon, Felony Escape, … Continue reading Escapee Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ List

Jail Escapee, Convicted Child Rapist, Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to its ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list: Joel Ernest Blanton. Blanton (DOB 2-10-81) is wanted by the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department and the TBI after escaping from the Van Buren County Jail at approximately 1:00 AM today. On April 17th, Blanton was found … Continue reading Jail Escapee, Convicted Child Rapist, Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’

Etowah Teen Charged with Murder in 2017 Case Following Joint Investigation

CHATTANOOGA – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Etowah Police Department and the 10th District Attorney General’s Office has resulted in the arrest of an Etowah teen, who has been charged with the murder of a female teenager that occurred last year. On July 1, 2017, TBI Agents … Continue reading Etowah Teen Charged with Murder in 2017 Case Following Joint Investigation

Former Dickson County Clerk Charged with Theft

NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a White Bluff woman on a theft charge. At the request of 23rd District Attorney General Ray Crouch, on March 19th, TBI Special Agents began investigating a report of theft from the Dickson County Circuit Court … Continue reading Former Dickson County Clerk Charged with Theft

Now Hiring! Business Tech Support, Criminal History Examiner, Software Developer

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. BUSINESS TECH SUPPORT-INTERMEDIATE INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION, TBI HEADQUARTERS 1 VACANCY  JOB DUTIES Learns the technical and business functions of program areas in order to provide hardware and software technical support.  Completes all assigned incident and service requests within the Service … Continue reading Now Hiring! Business Tech Support, Criminal History Examiner, Software Developer

Three Men Indicted, Charged in TBI Homicide Case

LAWRENCEBURG – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside authorities from Tennessee Fire Investigation Services and the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, have obtained indictments for three men in connection to the robbery and homicide of a Lawrenceburg man earlier this year. On January 21st, at the request of 22nd District Attorney General … Continue reading Three Men Indicted, Charged in TBI Homicide Case

Madison Couple Indicted in TBI Forgery Investigation

GALLATIN – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Madison couple accused of forging medical documents. On March 12th, at the request of 18th District Attorney General Ray Whitley, TBI Agents began investigating Camille Arendt (DOB 11-15-87) and Tyris Brown (DOB 7-7-66). During the course of the investigation, Agents … Continue reading Madison Couple Indicted in TBI Forgery Investigation

Now Hiring! CJIS Support Specialist

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: CJIS SUPPORT SPECIALIST TBI HEADQUARTERS 1 VACANCY JOB DUTIES Reviews crime incident data at law enforcement agencies and colleges/universities in Middle Tennessee for accuracy and completeness. Prepares written reports after each review and must ensure all required steps are completed … Continue reading Now Hiring! CJIS Support Specialist