MTSU Professor Charged in Theft, Forgery, and Official Misconduct Investigation

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury has resulted in the arrest of an MTSU professor. On May 9, 2024, at the request of 16th Judicial District Attorney General Jennings Jones, TBI agents joined the Comptroller in investigating allegations of financial crimes … Continue reading MTSU Professor Charged in Theft, Forgery, and Official Misconduct Investigation

We’re Hiring! Special Agent Positions and IT Business Administrator Post Announced

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 Medicaid Fraud Control Division 1 Vacancy - West Region - Shelby County/ Madison County 2 Vacancies - Middle Region - Davidson County/ Putnam County/ Maury County Job Duties: Conducts Medicaid fraud investigations targeting providers … Continue reading We’re Hiring! Special Agent Positions and IT Business Administrator Post Announced

Six People Indicted, Charged in Vulnerable Adult Abuse Investigation

GREENE COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of numerous employees of a group home for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Greeneville. In August, after receiving a referral from Adult Protective Services, TBI special agents assigned to the Medicaid Fraud Control Division … Continue reading Six People Indicted, Charged in Vulnerable Adult Abuse Investigation

Investigation Into TennCare Fraud Leads to Arrest of Texas Couple

MEMPHIS - An investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a man and woman from Texas. In July 2024, TBI received information from a TennCare Managed Care Organization alleging a couple from Texas submitted fraudulent claims for the care of … Continue reading Investigation Into TennCare Fraud Leads to Arrest of Texas Couple

TBI Agents Investigating Kingsport Officer-Involved Shooting

UPDATED 5/6/25 at 9:26 a.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Cody Alexander Burke (DOB: 5/15/97). At the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday evening in Kingsport. The incident occurred just before 8:30 p.m. at the … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Kingsport Officer-Involved Shooting

TBI Investigation Leads to Arrests of Firefighters and Fire Chief in Series of Ramer Structure Fires

MCNAIRY COUNTY – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Selmer Fire Department has resulted in the arrests of two firefighters and the fire chief with the Ramer Fire Department. On March 13th, TBI special agents began working with Selmer fire investigators in investigating an abandoned structure fire … Continue reading TBI Investigation Leads to Arrests of Firefighters and Fire Chief in Series of Ramer Structure Fires

TBI Use-Of-Force Case Leads to Arrests of Armed Security Officers

At the request of 25th Judicial District Attorney General Mark Davidson and 28th Judicial District Attorney General Frederick Agee, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an alleged use-of-force incident Tuesday morning involving contract armed security personnel near the BlueOval City site in Haywood County and in nearby Fayette County. Preliminary information indicates … Continue reading TBI Use-Of-Force Case Leads to Arrests of Armed Security Officers

Two Arrested, Charged in Joint West Tennessee Drug Investigation

CARROLL COUNTY – An ongoing investigation by special agents assigned to TBI’s Drug Investigation Division and the Huntingdon Police Department has led to multiple drug-related charges for a Carroll County man and McNairy County woman. On April 28th, while pursuing leads in an ongoing case, investigators found methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and multiple firearms at a home … Continue reading Two Arrested, Charged in Joint West Tennessee Drug Investigation

Now Hiring! TBI Announces Accounting Technician Job Opening in Nashville

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 1 FISCAL UNIT 1 VACANCY Nashville, Davidson County JOB DUTIES: Travel and Accounts Receivable Technicians are responsible for entry of employee travel authorizations and travel expense claims.  They audit and review employee travel claims, reimbursement, and travel authorizations.  … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Accounting Technician Job Opening in Nashville

TBI Agents Investigating Wilson County Officer-Involved Shooting

UPDATE (4/30/25, 4:00 PM CT): The individual who died as a result of this incident has been identified as 33-year-old James Andrew Parker. At the request of 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Wilson County. Preliminary information indicates … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Wilson County Officer-Involved Shooting