MAURY COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of a Columbia woman, charged with financially exploiting two vulnerable adults. At the request of Adult Protective Services, in August 2021, agents began an investigation into an allegation of financial exploitation … Continue reading Columbia Woman Charged with Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Individuals
TBI Releases Annual Hate Crime Study
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Statistical Analysis Center released its annual publication detailing the volume and nature of hate crime in Tennessee. The report draws upon data submitted to the TBI through its Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS) program. Among the findings of Hate Crime 2021: The number of offenses categorized … Continue reading TBI Releases Annual Hate Crime Study
Jackson County Man Charged with Arson, Vandalism
JACKSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Jackson County man. In December 2021, fire investigators responded to a fire at 419 Goolsby Lane in Celina. During the course of the investigation, agents developed information that identified Michael … Continue reading Jackson County Man Charged with Arson, Vandalism
Two Indicted, Charged in Jefferson County Toddler’s Death
JEFFERSON COUNTY – A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the indictment of two people in connection with the death of a toddler that occurred earlier this year. In March, at the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI agents … Continue reading Two Indicted, Charged in Jefferson County Toddler’s Death
Shelbyville Man Charged in Drug-Related Death
BEDFORD COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, and the 17th Judicial District Drug Task Force has resulted in the indictment of a Shelbyville man, in connection to the drug-related death of a Bedford County resident. On February … Continue reading Shelbyville Man Charged in Drug-Related Death
TBI Releases Annual LEOKA Publication
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Statistical Analysis Center released its annual publication detailing the volume and nature of crimes directed toward the state’s law enforcement officers. The report, ‘Law Enforcement Officers Killed or Assaulted 2021,’ draws upon data submitted to the TBI from the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the … Continue reading TBI Releases Annual LEOKA Publication
NOW HIRING: Human Resources Analyst 2, Systems Administrator-Intermediate
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. HR ANALYST 2Help support and champion the TBI’s unique mission by assisting our employees, across Tennessee, with key HR functions, such as time, leave, FMLA, workers’ compensation, and performance management. Creativity and attention to detail are both a must, as … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Human Resources Analyst 2, Systems Administrator-Intermediate
Knox County Woman Identified as Victim in 1996 Grainger County Cold Case
GRAINGER COUNTY – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is asking for the public’s help in providing information about a homicide that occurred more than 25 years ago. In September 1996, TBI agents were requested to assist the Grainger County Sheriff’s Office in investigating the discovery of human remains that were found by hunters in a … Continue reading Knox County Woman Identified as Victim in 1996 Grainger County Cold Case
Ongoing Drug Investigation Leads to Search Warrant, Arrests
REAGAN – An ongoing joint investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the seizure of drugs and drug paraphernalia and the arrest of two individuals. Since January, agents and investigators have worked proactively to target illicit drug activity … Continue reading Ongoing Drug Investigation Leads to Search Warrant, Arrests
Former Police Officer Charged with Tampering with Evidence
LEWIS COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a now-former Hohenwald police officer. Last month, at the request of 21st Judicial District Attorney General Kim Helper, TBI agents began investigating an allegation of tampering with evidence against an officer with the Hohenwald police … Continue reading Former Police Officer Charged with Tampering with Evidence
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