KNOX COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the indictment of a Blount County man, accused of raping a vulnerable adult in his care. In March, after receiving information from the Knoxville Police Department, TBI agents began investigating allegations of sexual misconduct involving … Continue reading Caregiver Indicted, Charged with Rape in Knox County
NOW HIRING: TBI Police Officer
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. TBI POLICE OFFICERProtective Services Unit3 PositionsDavidson CountyMonthly Salary: $2,759 - $4,281 TBI police officers serve as first responders to any emergency that may arise. They maintain access points at TBI facilities and patrol the grounds, buildings, and surrounding areas. They … Continue reading NOW HIRING: TBI Police Officer
NOW HIRING: TBI Special Agent/Criminal Investigator
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. TBI SPECIAL AGENT/CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR36 POSITIONSStarting Salary Range: $3,777 - $4,344 NOTE: The open positions are divided between two different job opening IDs. Applicants interested in positions in either must submit applications under both job opening IDs.CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISIONResponsible for conducting … Continue reading NOW HIRING: TBI Special Agent/Criminal Investigator
Nashville Man Arrested, Fentanyl Pills Seized Following Multi-Agency Drug Investigation
RUTHERFORD COUNTY – An investigation by drug agents and detectives with the TBI Middle Tennessee HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) Drug-Related Death Task Force and the Murfreesboro Police Department has resulted in the seizure of approximately 15-thousand fentanyl-laced pills. In June, Murfreesboro PD detectives and TBI drug agents received information about an individual involved … Continue reading Nashville Man Arrested, Fentanyl Pills Seized Following Multi-Agency Drug Investigation
Ongoing Drug Investigation in Carroll County Leads to Additional Arrests
CARROLL COUNTY – An ongoing joint investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Huntingdon Police Department, and McKenzie Police Department has resulted in the arrest of four people on drug, weapons, and child endangerment charges. Since January, agents and investigators have worked proactively to target illicit drug … Continue reading Ongoing Drug Investigation in Carroll County Leads to Additional Arrests
Nearly 200 Registered Sex Offenders in Rutherford County Checked During Compliance Operation
RUTHERFORD – A sex offender registry compliance operation by the United States Marshals Service Middle District, in coordination with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Sex Offender Registry Unit, and assisted by multiple local law enforcement agencies, concluded this week with the check of close to 200 registered offenders in Rutherford County. The three-day multi-agency saturation … Continue reading Nearly 200 Registered Sex Offenders in Rutherford County Checked During Compliance Operation
Shelbyville Woman Charged with Theft from Vulnerable Person
BEDFORD COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of a Shelbyville woman, charged with financially exploiting a vulnerable person. At the request of Adult Protective Services, in July 2021, agents began an investigation into an allegation of theft from … Continue reading Shelbyville Woman Charged with Theft from Vulnerable Person
Memphis Man Charged with Making Threats on Judge, Prosecutor
DAVIDSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Cybercrime and Digital Evidence Unit into threats made against a judge and prosecutor in Davidson County has resulted in the arrest of a Memphis man. On May 6th, at the request of 20th Judicial District Attorney General Glenn Funk, agents … Continue reading Memphis Man Charged with Making Threats on Judge, Prosecutor
TBI Releases Annual ‘Crime In Tennessee’ Publication
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its 2021 ‘Crime in Tennessee’ publication, which details the volume and nature of crime, as reported by the state’s law enforcement agencies. The report compiles data submitted to TBI through the Tennessee Incident-Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the report’s findings: A total of 502,706 Group A (typically … Continue reading TBI Releases Annual ‘Crime In Tennessee’ Publication
Jackson Man Arrested After Discovery of Child Sexual Abuse Material
JACKSON – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested a Jackson man accused of possessing child sexual abuse material. On June 17th, agents with the TBI’s Cybercrime and Digital Evidence Unit Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children indicating that an … Continue reading Jackson Man Arrested After Discovery of Child Sexual Abuse Material
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