Shooting in Nashville UPDATE (12:00 PM CT, September 1, 2026): The individual who died as a result of this incident has been identified as Ryan Barnett (DOB 12/1/1981). At the request of 23rd Judicial District Attorney General Ray Crouch and 19th Judicial District Attorney General Robert Nash, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances that led … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Montgomery County
Buchanan Man Arrested, Accused of Sending Threatening Emails to Multiple Henry County Officials
HENRY COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the arrest of a Buchanan man accused of sending threatening emails to multiple Henry County officials. On August 26th, at the request of 24th Judicial District Attorney General Neil Thompson, TBI special agents began investigating allegations involving Nicholas Guarnieri … Continue reading Buchanan Man Arrested, Accused of Sending Threatening Emails to Multiple Henry County Officials
Former Officer Indicted, Charged with Abuse of a Corpse
KNOX COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Knoxville police officer. In June, at the request of 6th Judicial District Attorney General Charme Allen, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving Shigeki Nagamoto (DOB: 11/19/87), who was employed by the Knoxville Police Department … Continue reading Former Officer Indicted, Charged with Abuse of a Corpse
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Williamson County
At the request of 21st Judicial District Attorney General Stacey Edmonson, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Tuesday morning in Fairview. Preliminary information indicates that at around 3:30 AM, officers with the Fairview Police Department were dispatched to the 7000 block of Brush Creek Road to respond to … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Williamson County
Joint Investigation Yields Indictment in Crockett County Homicide
CROCKETT COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and multiple law enforcement partner agencies has led to the indictment of a Jackson man in connection to a robbery and homicide that occurred Sunday in Bells. On August 23rd, at the request of 28th Judicial District Attorney General Frederick Agee, TBI … Continue reading Joint Investigation Yields Indictment in Crockett County Homicide
TBI Supports Responsible Use of Automated License Plate Recognition Technology
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is committed to using investigative technology responsibly, lawfully, and in ways that help protect and serve the public.Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology is one such tool. When used appropriately and with meaningful safeguards, ALPR can help investigators develop critical leads, locate missing or endangered individuals, identify vehicles associated with … Continue reading TBI Supports Responsible Use of Automated License Plate Recognition Technology
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Coffee County
At the request of 14th Judicial District Attorney General Craig Northcott, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Thursday morning in Beech Grove. Preliminary information indicates that just after 5:30 AM, deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 500 block of Maple Drive to conduct … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Coffee County
Gainesboro Man Charged with Rape of a Child
JACKSON COUNTY –Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Criminal Investigation Division have charged a Gainesboro man in connection to an ongoing child exploitation case. In May, at the request of 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson, TBI special agents began investigating allegations of aggravated sexual battery involving Johnny Baldwin (DOB 7/22/1982). On June … Continue reading Gainesboro Man Charged with Rape of a Child
NOW HIRING: Forensic Services Division Administrative Assistant 3 – Jackson Crime Lab
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 3 Forensic Services Division Madison County Job Duties: Administrative assistants handle general office tasks and administrative duties, such as directing communications between colleagues and customers, organizing schedules and events, entering data, bookkeeping, organizing and maintaining orders for the … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Forensic Services Division Administrative Assistant 3 – Jackson Crime Lab
Sumner County Drug Roundup Leads to Indictments, Arrests
NOTE: An earlier version of this release included a list of individuals charged in connection to a different, unrelated drug operation. SUMNER COUNTY – A three-year, joint operation targeting illicit drug sales across Sumner County has led to more than a dozen indictments and arrests. In August 2023, investigators assigned to the Middle Tennessee Drug Related … Continue reading Sumner County Drug Roundup Leads to Indictments, Arrests
