Woman Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Arson of Family’s Home

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a woman accused of setting fire to a Lewis County home earlier this year. On May 11th, after receiving information from the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office, TBI Agents began investigating a fire that occurred a day earlier at a … Continue reading Woman Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Arson of Family’s Home

Joint Drug Operation in Pickett County Nets Seven Arrests

COOKEVILLE – A joint investigation with Special Agents of the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Pickett County Sheriff’s Office and other area law enforcement agencies has resulted in the indictments and arrests of multiple individuals on various drug-related charges. In February and March, TBI DID Agents joined investigators with the … Continue reading Joint Drug Operation in Pickett County Nets Seven Arrests

Former Jail Officer Arrested, Accused of Introducing Contraband

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a now former correctional officer at the Cheatham County Jail, who stands accused of abusing his position to introduce contraband into the facility. At the request of 23rd District Attorney General Ray Crouch, TBI Agents began investigating Drew Perry Mansfield (DOB … Continue reading Former Jail Officer Arrested, Accused of Introducing Contraband

Dylan Ferguson, ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ Fugitive, Back in Police Custody

NASHVILLE – One day after escaping from jail in Macon County and being added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list, Dylan Cecil Ferguson surrendered Thursday morning to law enforcement in Trousdale County. Ferguson (DOB 11-16-96) was wanted by the Macon County Sheriff’s Office and the TBI, after escaping from the … Continue reading Dylan Ferguson, ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ Fugitive, Back in Police Custody

22 Men Indicted in Brentwood Human Trafficking Operation

NASHVILLE – An undercover human trafficking operation conducted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Brentwood Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and the office of 21st District Attorney General Kim Helper has resulted in mostly felony indictments for 22 men in a targeted effort to identify individuals attempting to purchase illicit sex from minors. “Yet … Continue reading 22 Men Indicted in Brentwood Human Trafficking Operation

Three Indicted, Accused of Abuse of a Corpse in Death of Henry County Woman

JACKSON – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working in cooperation with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, and the Puryear Police Department, have obtained indictments for three individuals accused of abusing a corpse. At the request of 24th District Attorney General Matthew Stowe, TBI Agents joined the investigation into the death of a … Continue reading Three Indicted, Accused of Abuse of a Corpse in Death of Henry County Woman

Escaped Inmate, Charged with Homicide, 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: Dylan Cecil Ferguson. Ferguson (DOB 11-16-96) is wanted by the Macon County Sheriff’s Office and the TBI, after escaping from the county’s jail today, along with two other individuals: Jeffrey Strong and Matt White. All three subjects … Continue reading Escaped Inmate, Charged with Homicide, Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ List

Now Hiring! Criminal History Examiner

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position. CRIMINAL HISTORY EXAMINER 1 FEE PROGRAMS UNIT, TBI HEADQUARTERS 1 VACANCY JOB DUTIES Responsible for performing entry level criminal history examination work, to include verifying and updating criminal history information for dispositions, diversions, fingerprint submissions, and/or expungement orders. Performs background … Continue reading Now Hiring! Criminal History Examiner

Now Hiring! Crime Information Communication Specialist

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position. CRIME INFORMATION COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST TENNESSEE INFORMATION ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM (TIES) UNIT TBI HEADQUARTERS 1 VACANCY  JOB DUTIES Responsible for monitoring the TIES computer system to ensure law enforcement agencies and databases are connected and working. Assists law enforcement agencies with National … Continue reading Now Hiring! Crime Information Communication Specialist

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Overton County

Updated 8:50am November 2: The deceased individual has been identified as Paul Landis Gorden, DOB 9/19/1978. At the request of District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday night around 5 pm in Livingston. Initial reports from the investigation indicate that a resident on Pedalbrook Lane contacted … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Overton County