Mississippi Man Arrested Following TennCare Fraud Investigation

MEMPHIS – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of a man from Olive Branch, Mississippi. In February, TBI received a tip to the Medicaid Fraud Control Division Hotline alleging that a TennCare consumer-directed caregiver was not providing services at scheduled times.  … Continue reading Mississippi Man Arrested Following TennCare Fraud Investigation

Seven Men Arrested in Alcoa Human Trafficking Operation

ALCOA – A two-day undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the Alcoa Police Department, and the 5th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office has resulted in the arrest of seven men accused of seeking illicit sex from minors. Over a two-day period beginning August 4th, as part of an undercover investigation … Continue reading Seven Men Arrested in Alcoa Human Trafficking Operation

NOW HIRING: Intelligence Analyst 1

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position:  INTELLIGENCE ANALYST 1 Aviation Unit TBI Headquarters Davidson County 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Responsible for providing analytical support to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies statewide and nationwide, in response to requests for aviation assistance. Specifically, this position provides … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Intelligence Analyst 1

TBI Secures Charges For Man In Connection To Monday’s Shooting In Memphis

MEMPHIS – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have secured warrants, charging a Stanton man in connection to an ongoing shooting investigation. At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, agents began investigating the Monday incident. Agents determined that, just before 12:30 p.m., a man, later identified as Joel Alejandro … Continue reading TBI Secures Charges For Man In Connection To Monday’s Shooting In Memphis

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Memphis

UPDATED 08/02/2023, 7:40 p.m.: The TBI announced charges in connection to this case. Please click here for further details. UPDATED 08/02/2023, 9:40 a.m.: The individual injured in the officer-involved shooting remains hospitalized at this time. At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Memphis

Decommissioned Woodbury Officer Charged With Four Counts, Including Sexual Exploitation, Official Misconduct

CANNON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into allegations of sexual battery against a juvenile has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Woodbury police officer. At the request of 16th Judicial District Attorney General Jennings Jones, on July 18th, agents began investigating allegations involving Tommie Lee … Continue reading Decommissioned Woodbury Officer Charged With Four Counts, Including Sexual Exploitation, Official Misconduct

Former Corrections Officer Charged with Five Counts, Including Sexual Battery, Exploitation

CANNON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into allegations of sexual battery against a juvenile has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a now-former Rutherford County corrections officer. At the request of 16th Judicial District Attorney General Jennings Jones, on July 16th, agents began investigating allegations that … Continue reading Former Corrections Officer Charged with Five Counts, Including Sexual Battery, Exploitation

Summertown Man Indicted, Arrested on Arson Charges

LAWRENCE COUNTY – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into two fires in Lawrence County last month has resulted in the arrest of a Summertown man. On June 29th, TBI special agent fire investigators joined the Lawrence County Fire and Rescue and the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office in … Continue reading Summertown Man Indicted, Arrested on Arson Charges

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Seeks Re-Accreditation

NASHVILLE – Final preparations are underway for the on-site assessment of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation by representatives of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). The assessment is scheduled for July 31 – August 3, 2023. The CALEA Assessor is due to arrive in Nashville on Sunday, July 30th, and will … Continue reading Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Seeks Re-Accreditation

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Franklin

At the request of 21st Judicial District Attorney General Stacey Edmonson, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday night involving officers with the Franklin Police Department. Preliminary information indicates that shortly after 6 p.m., officers responded to a residence on Artessa Circle in Franklin, after receiving a … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Franklin