Suspect in Attempted Franklin Bombing 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, Mitchell Hunter Oakes. Oakes, DOB 6-5-75, is wanted by the Franklin Police Department, the TBI, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to face a charge of Attempted First Degree Murder in connection to an … Continue reading Suspect in Attempted Franklin Bombing Added to TBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ List

Ashland City Man Arrested, Charged in Ongoing TBI Child Rape Case

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged an Ashland City man in connection to an ongoing child rape investigation. At the request of 23rd District Attorney General Ray Crouch, TBI Agents began investigating Toby Nathaniel Willis (DOB 4-29-70) on August 29th. During the course of the investigation, Agents … Continue reading Ashland City Man Arrested, Charged in Ongoing TBI Child Rape Case

Ten Men Indicted for Patronizing Prostitution from a Minor

*The information below has been updated from the initial release. NASHVILLE – An operation to combat human trafficking in Nashville, conducted by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and partner agencies, has resulted in the indictment of 11 men who are charged with patronizing prostitution from a person who is a minor. From … Continue reading Ten Men Indicted for Patronizing Prostitution from a Minor

New Open Positions Announced at TBI

CRIMINAL HISTORY EXAMINER 1 INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION, TBI HEADQUARTERS 2 VACANCIES  Unit Number of Vacancies Criminal Records Unit 1 Fee Programs Unit 1 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 checks for local … Continue reading New Open Positions Announced at TBI

TBI Seeking Information in December 2015 Hickman County Homicide Case

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public’s assistance in an ongoing homicide investigation in Hickman County. On December 27, 2015, authorities in Hickman County discovered the body of Paul ‘JR’ Hayward along Highway 230. Autopsy results indicated Hayward’s death was the result of a shooting. During the course of the investigation, … Continue reading TBI Seeking Information in December 2015 Hickman County Homicide Case

Two Men Arrested, Charged in Macon County Homicide Investigation

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged two men in connection to an ongoing homicide investigation in Macon County. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, TBI Special Agents began investigating the disappearance of a Trousdale County man, identified as Brandon Michael Fye (DOB 11-3-75). … Continue reading Two Men Arrested, Charged in Macon County Homicide Investigation

Three McEwen Men Charged with Aggravated Assault

NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of three Humphreys County men, after they were indicted for a 2015 aggravated assault.                                                              At the request of 23rd District Attorney General Ray Crouch, on June 2, 2015, TBI Special Agents began investigating a report of an … Continue reading Three McEwen Men Charged with Aggravated Assault

Now Hiring! TBI Hiring for Several Open Positions

FORENSIC TECHNICIAN EVIDENCE RECEIVING, TBI HEADQUARTERS 1 VACANCY  JOB DUTIES Responsible for receiving forensic evidence into the laboratory from law enforcement officers. Enters data, including demographic case data and laboratory test assignments using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Distributes evidence within the crime laboratory under proper chain of custody, performs basic clerical activities, and … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Hiring for Several Open Positions

Now Hiring! Criminal History Examiner Position

CRIMINAL HISTORY EXAMINER 3 TENNESSEE INSTANT CHECK SYSTEM (TICS) UNIT TBI HEADQUARTERS 1 VACANCY JOB DUTIES Responsible for the examination of dispositions, diversions, fingerprint submissions, and/or expungement orders to verify and update criminal history information. Performs background checks for local and/or state law enforcement agencies, Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs), attorneys, court clerks, employment agencies, and … Continue reading Now Hiring! Criminal History Examiner Position

Giles County Commissioner Indicted on Statutory Rape, Sexual Exploitation Charges

NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Pulaski Police Department has resulted in the indictment of a Giles County Commissioner on statutory rape and sexual exploitation charges.                                                                  At the request of 22nd District Attorney General Brent Cooper, in May, TBI Special Agents and detectives with the Pulaski … Continue reading Giles County Commissioner Indicted on Statutory Rape, Sexual Exploitation Charges