SUMNER COUNTY– An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Sumner County man in connection to a fire that occurred in September. On September 12th, TBI special agent fire investigators joined the Westmoreland Fire Department in investigating a fire that occurred at a residence … Continue reading Sumner County Man Indicted, Charged in Westmoreland Arson Investigation
Former Deputy Indicted, Charged in Use-Of-Force Investigation
UNION COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Union County deputy. In April, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating the circumstances leading to a use-of-force incident involving now-former Union County Deputy Ashton Cole … Continue reading Former Deputy Indicted, Charged in Use-Of-Force Investigation
Former Community Corrections Officer Indicted, Accused of Sexual Battery by an Authority Figure and Official Misconduct
ROBERTSON COUNTY– An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a now-former Robertson County community corrections officer. On December 3rd, at the request of 19th Judicial District Attorney General Robert Nash, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Brian Hawkins (DOB 12/18/1971) who, at the time, was … Continue reading Former Community Corrections Officer Indicted, Accused of Sexual Battery by an Authority Figure and Official Misconduct
Sweetwater Homeowners Arrested, Charged In 2024 Arson Case
Monroe County – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of two Sweetwater individuals in a 2024 arson case. In November 2024, at the request of the Sweetwater Fire Department, agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation responded to two separate fire events at a residence … Continue reading Sweetwater Homeowners Arrested, Charged In 2024 Arson Case
TBI Agents Investigating Use of Force Incident in Memphis
At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of a Wednesday morning shooting in Memphis involving the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 4:30 a.m., THP troopers, assigned to the Memphis Safe Task Force, initiated a traffic stop. The driver refused … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Use of Force Incident in Memphis
Memphis Caregiver Arrested, Charged with Abuse of Vulnerable Adult
SHELBY COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of an employee of a group home accused of abusing a vulnerable adult in her care. In November, after receiving a referral from Adult Protective Services, TBI agents began investigating allegations against Queen … Continue reading Memphis Caregiver Arrested, Charged with Abuse of Vulnerable Adult
NOW HIRING: TBI Police Officer
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. TBI POLICE OFFICERProtective Services Unit | HAMILTON COUNTY1 Vacancy Monthly Salary: $4,562 - $6,825Job Duties:Serves as first responder for any incident that may occur at Tennessee Bureau of Investigation facilities, or any area Tennessee Bureau of Investigation may be operating … Continue reading NOW HIRING: TBI Police Officer
Joint Investigation Yields Indictment in Meigs County Homicide
MEIGS COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office, and the 9th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office has resulted in the indictment of a Decatur man in connection to a homicide that occurred in July. On July 6th, at the request of 9th Judicial District Attorney … Continue reading Joint Investigation Yields Indictment in Meigs County Homicide
TBI Agents Investigating Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting in Carter County
UPDATED 11/24/25 at 1:04 p.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as James Owen Reynolds (DOB: 5/7/47). At the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading up to a deadly officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon in Carter County. Preliminary information indicates that deputies with the Carter … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting in Carter County
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Hamilton County
At the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday morning in Hamilton County. Preliminary information indicates that around 1:00 a.m., deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office were investigating a report of a vehicle stolen near the 4300 block of Highway … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Hamilton County
