Cybertip Leads to Arrest of Lawrence County Man

LAWRENCE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) squad has resulted in the arrest of a Summertown man. On November 4th, TBI agents received a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding an online app account that had shared … Continue reading Cybertip Leads to Arrest of Lawrence County Man

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Hardeman County

UPDATE (November 5, 2024, 10:30 a.m. Central): The deceased individual has been identified as Bryson E. Kirk (DOB: 4/10/04). UPDATE (November 4, 2024, 5:10 p.m. Central): The TBI has confirmed that the incident started as a domestic situation in which two women were shot at the initial location. One of the women was taken to … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Hardeman County

Nashville Woman Indicted, Charged In TBI Medicaid Patient Abuse Case

MAURY COUNTY - Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Medicaid Fraud Control Division have obtained an indictment for a Nashville woman accused of assaulting a vulnerable adult in her care. On January 12th, after receiving a referral from Adult Protective Services, TBI agents opened an investigation into an incident, a week prior, … Continue reading Nashville Woman Indicted, Charged In TBI Medicaid Patient Abuse Case

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Cocke County

At the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred overnight in Cocke County. Preliminary information indicates that just before 1:00 a.m. Friday, deputies with the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office spotted a vehicle being driven by an individual known to have an … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Cocke County

NOW HIRING! Forensic Technician 1, and Procurement Officer 1

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. FORENSIC TECHNICIAN 1 Forensic Biology UnitJackson Laboratory - Madison County1 Vacancy Summary: Responsible for receiving forensic evidence into the laboratory from law enforcement officers. Advises submitting agencies on recommended laboratory testing of evidence and notifies submitting agencies or individuals to … Continue reading NOW HIRING! Forensic Technician 1, and Procurement Officer 1

TBI Agents Investigating Use of Force Incident in Jackson County

At the request of 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson, TBI special agents are investigating a use of force shooting incident that occurred Wednesday night, involving deputies with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates that Jackson County deputies went to an address on Twin Tower Road in Gainesboro for a court-ordered eviction. … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Use of Force Incident in Jackson County

Paris Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

HENRY COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) squad into a CyberTip received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has resulted in the arrest of a Paris man. On October 18th, TBI agents along with Homeland Security Investigations, the Henry … Continue reading Paris Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Former Sullivan County Deputy Court Clerk Indicted, Accused of Tampering with Government Records

SULLIVAN COUNTY -  An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Sullivan County deputy court clerk on felony charges. At the request of District Attorney General Pro Tem D. Michael Dunavant, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Valerie L. Greene. Dunavant was … Continue reading Former Sullivan County Deputy Court Clerk Indicted, Accused of Tampering with Government Records

Sumner County Caregiver Charged with Sexual Assault and Neglect of Vulnerable Adult

GALLATIN - A Sumner County caregiver has been charged following an investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division, Adult Protective Services, and the Gallatin Police Department, into the sexual assault and neglect of a vulnerable adult. In June 2024, TBI agents began investigating allegations against Boris Whitworth (DOB: … Continue reading Sumner County Caregiver Charged with Sexual Assault and Neglect of Vulnerable Adult

Former Officer Indicted, Accused of DUI and Possession of a Handgun While Intoxicated

MARION COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Jasper police officer. On July 29th, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving a Jasper police officer. During the investigation, agents … Continue reading Former Officer Indicted, Accused of DUI and Possession of a Handgun While Intoxicated