Now Hiring! TBI Forensic Technician

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position. FORENSIC TECHNICIAN CODIS UNIT, NASHVILLE CRIME LABORATORY JOB DUTIES Responsible for receiving CODIS arrestee and convicted offender kits from law enforcement officials across the state of Tennessee and processing the kits as required. Searches kit information using the Tennessee Offender … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Forensic Technician

Man Charged, Accused of Trafficking Teen Girl for Commercial Sex Acts

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Human Trafficking Unit, working alongside the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, have obtained an indictment for a man accused of trafficking a 15-year-old girl for the purposes of commercial sex. During the course of the investigation, authorities determined that, in early August, Charles Denton (DOB 4-3-83) … Continue reading Man Charged, Accused of Trafficking Teen Girl for Commercial Sex Acts

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Lewis County

Updated 9:50 a.m. CT: The deceased individual has been identified as John Timmons, 67. He does not have a permanent home address. TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred late Monday night in Lewis County. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred between 10:30-11 p.m. CT, at the Thousand Trails … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Lewis County

Now Hiring! Intelligence Analyst Opening in Chattanooga

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: INTELLIGENCE ANALYST 2 DRUG INVESTIGATION DIVISION, CHATTANOOGA FIELD OFFICE JOB DUTIES Responsible for providing analytical support to the Dangerous Drugs Task Force, Governor’s Task Force on Marijuana Eradication, and the Tennessee Alliance for Drug Endangered Children, and other drug investigation … Continue reading Now Hiring! Intelligence Analyst Opening in Chattanooga

Lawrence County Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Rape

  NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in a Leoma man being arrested and charged with multiple counts of rape, in addition to other charges. At the request of 22nd District Attorney General Brent Cooper, on February 15th, TBI Agents began investigating Stephen Purcell on allegations … Continue reading Lawrence County Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Rape

Dickson County Man Arrested in Florida, Charged in Burns Homicide

NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest in Florida of a Dickson County man, who is charged in a homicide that occurred Saturday in Burns. At the request of 23rd District Attorney General Ray Crouch, TBI Agents joined detectives with the Burns Police Department … Continue reading Dickson County Man Arrested in Florida, Charged in Burns Homicide

Smith County Man Arrested, Charged in Abuse of 4-Year-Old Child

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Chestnut Mound man accused of abusing a four-year-old child. On Wednesday, at the request of 15th District Attorney General Tom Thompson, TBI Agents began investigating the cause of severe injuries the child sustained at her home on Sunday, which ultimately … Continue reading Smith County Man Arrested, Charged in Abuse of 4-Year-Old Child

TBI Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive in Custody in Indiana

  NASHVILLE – A man who was added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Top 10 Most Wanted list in July is now in custody, after being arrested today in Indiana. Bradford (DOB 3-19-79) had been wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to face a charge of Conspiracy … Continue reading TBI Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive in Custody in Indiana

Former Marshall County Bookkeeper Arrested in Colorado on Tennessee Theft Charge

  NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest in Colorado of a woman charged with stealing from her former boss in Lewisburg. At the request of 17th District Attorney General Robert Carter, on January 12th, TBI Special Agents joined detectives with the Lewisburg Police … Continue reading Former Marshall County Bookkeeper Arrested in Colorado on Tennessee Theft Charge

Former Sumner County Attorney Indicted on 17 Counts of Theft

NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a former Sumner County attorney who is charged with stealing from his clients. At the request of 18th Judicial District Attorney General Ray Whitley, on December 6, 2016, TBI Special Agents began investigating former attorney Andy … Continue reading Former Sumner County Attorney Indicted on 17 Counts of Theft