CLAIBORNE COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in a New Tazewell man being charged with killing his wife. On April 2nd, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI special agents joined detectives with the Claiborne … Continue reading New Tazewell Man Charged in Wife’s Death
Ongoing Drug Investigation in East Tennessee Results in 13 Indictments
BLOUNT COUNTY – Thirteen people have been indicted following an undercover investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine. The ongoing investigation, which is part of the 313 Initiative, focused on those trafficking illicit drugs into Blount and Knox Counties from Detroit, Michigan. Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Drug Investigation Division worked alongside agents with … Continue reading Ongoing Drug Investigation in East Tennessee Results in 13 Indictments
TBI Agents Investigating Weakley County Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 27th Judicial District Attorney General Colin Johnson, TBI special agents continue to investigate a deadly officer-involved shooting early Thursday morning in Weakley County. The shooting happened at approximately midnight in the 400 block of Travis Road. Deputies from the Weakley County Sheriff's Department and officers from the Martin Police Department had … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Weakley County Officer-Involved Shooting
Jackson Man Indicted on Stalking and Electronic Tracking Charges
JACKSON – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Jackson man on charges including electronic tracking of a motor vehicle and stalking. At the request of 26th Judicial District Attorney General Jody Pickens, in September 2023, TBI special agents began investigating allegations … Continue reading Jackson Man Indicted on Stalking and Electronic Tracking Charges
Rhea County Woman Charged in 2022 Drug-Related Death
*This post was updated at 11:55am CT to clarify the location of the call for service. RHEA COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, along with investigators with the Pikeville Police Department and the Office of the 12th Judicial District Attorney General, has resulted … Continue reading Rhea County Woman Charged in 2022 Drug-Related Death
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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. FORENSIC TECHNICIANNashville Crime Laboratory Monthly Salary: $3,542 - $5,300 Job Duties: 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 retrieve … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Forensic Technician & Accounting Technician
TBI Investigation into Prison Death Results in Additional Charge
DAVIDSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into the death of an inmate at a Nashville prison has resulted in the indictment of another prisoner at that facility. In April 2022, at the request of 20th Judicial District Attorney General Glenn Funk, TBI special agents began investigating the … Continue reading TBI Investigation into Prison Death Results in Additional Charge
Shelbyville Woman Arrested, Charged in TBI Medicaid Fraud Investigation
BEDFORD COUNTY – A Shelbyville woman faces felony charges following a financial exploitation investigation by special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division. On March 20, 2023, after receiving information from the Tennessee Department of Human Services Adult Protective Services, TBI agents began investigating Mary Ann Pruitt (DOB 4-20-1942). During … Continue reading Shelbyville Woman Arrested, Charged in TBI Medicaid Fraud Investigation
Cybertip Leads to Arrest on Sexual Exploitation Charges
DAVIDSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of an Indiana man, charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. In April 2020, TBI special agents received a cybertip from NCMEC (National Center for Missing and Exploited Children) from a social media app, that reported … Continue reading Cybertip Leads to Arrest on Sexual Exploitation Charges
TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest of Social Worker
PARIS – An investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Paris woman. In January 2020, TBI received information from the TennCare Office of Program Integrity (OPI) regarding suspected TennCare fraud involving a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. During the course … Continue reading TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest of Social Worker
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