Cybertip Leads to Arrest of Sequatchie County Man on Charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

SEQUATCHIE COUNTY – A TBI investigation involving agents with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force has resulted in the arrest of a Sequatchie County Man, charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. In May, TBI agents began investigating a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding child sexual abuse … Continue reading Cybertip Leads to Arrest of Sequatchie County Man on Charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

13 Arrested During Joint Hamilton County Human Trafficking Operation

HAMILTON COUNTY – An undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Collegedale Police Department, the Cleveland Police Department, The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, and the 11th Judicial District Attorney’s … Continue reading 13 Arrested During Joint Hamilton County Human Trafficking Operation

Man Faces Attempted Second Degree Murder Charge in Crossville Shooting

UPDATE (8/24/25, 5:40 PM CT): The victim in this shooting incident has died, and has been identified as Albert Sturgill, Jr. (DOB 10/21/61). CROSSVILLE – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, detectives with the Crossville Police Department, and the 13th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office into a shooting Friday has resulted in an … Continue reading Man Faces Attempted Second Degree Murder Charge in Crossville Shooting

Jackson County Inmate Indicted, Charged with Retaliation

JACKSON COUNTY– An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Jackson County inmate accused of threatening an elected official. On July 8th, at the request of 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson, TBI agents began investigating a threat made towards an elected official. Through … Continue reading Jackson County Inmate Indicted, Charged with Retaliation

Police Officer Charged with Aggravated Kidnapping and Aggravated Assault

MONTGOMERY COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into a domestic violence situation involving a Clarksville Police Officer has resulted in an arrest. On Wednesday, at the request of 19th Judicial District Attorney General Robert Nash, TBI agents began investigating an allegation of aggravated assault that occurred that morning involving … Continue reading Police Officer Charged with Aggravated Kidnapping and Aggravated Assault

City Manager Charged with Aggravated Burglary, Theft of Property, and Stalking

LEWISBURG – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of the Lewisburg city manager. On May 9th, at the request of 17th Judicial District Attorney General Rob Carter, TBI agents began investigating allegations of stalking and theft involving Roy Haislip (DOB 8/12/1964). During the investigation, TBI … Continue reading City Manager Charged with Aggravated Burglary, Theft of Property, and Stalking

Now Hiring! TBI Announces Intelligence Analyst Job Opening

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. INTELLIGENCE ANALYST 1 EAST AND WEST TENNESSEE 2 VACANCIES Summary: The Intelligence Analyst will work in a fast-paced environment supporting TBI’s intelligence gathering and investigative operations. During a two-year probationary period, the analyst will shadow experienced Criminal Intelligence Analysts and … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Intelligence Analyst Job Opening

Bristol Man Indicted, Charged with Filing False Reports

SULLIVAN COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Bristol man accused of making false reports. In October 2024, at the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI special agents began investigating allegations of rape and harassment involving officers with … Continue reading Bristol Man Indicted, Charged with Filing False Reports

Two Livingston Men Charged in TBI CSAM Investigation

OVERTON COUNTY – A joint investigation involving special agents from the TBI’s Internet Crimes Against Children Squad, the Overton County Sheriff’s Department, and the Livingston Police Department has resulted in the arrest of two Livingston men. In July, special agents began an investigation regarding the sexual exploitation of a minor after receiving a tip from the … Continue reading Two Livingston Men Charged in TBI CSAM Investigation

Former Utility Cooperative Employee Indicted, Charged with Theft

An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Appalachian Electric Cooperative employee.  In February 2024, at the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving William Robert Gass. During the course of the investigation, agents learned that … Continue reading Former Utility Cooperative Employee Indicted, Charged with Theft