Athens Man Charged with Aggravated Arson

McMINN COUNTY – An investigation by special agents and fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, along with the Etowah Police and Fire departments, has resulted in the indictment of an Athens man, charged with aggravated arson. Around 3 p.m. on December 29, 2021, police and fire investigators responded to a report of a … Continue reading Athens Man Charged with Aggravated Arson

McMinn County Man Charged with Father’s Murder Following Multi-Agency Investigation

MONROE/ POLK COUNTY – A multi-agency investigation involving special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and sheriffs’ detectives from Monroe, Polk, and McMinn counties has resulted in the arrest of an Etowah man, charged with killing his father. Officers with the Etowah Police Department, the 10th Judicial Drug Task Force, and 10th Judicial District … Continue reading McMinn County Man Charged with Father’s Murder Following Multi-Agency Investigation

TBI Releases Annual ‘Crime On Campus’ Report

NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its annual ‘Crime on Campus’ publication, detailing the volume and nature of crime on Tennessee’s college and university campuses. The report compiles data submitted to TBI through the state’s Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the report’s findings: Crime reported as having occurred on Tennessee … Continue reading TBI Releases Annual ‘Crime On Campus’ Report

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Kingsport

At the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI special agents assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Kingsport on Tuesday evening. Preliminary information indicates that TBI agents assigned to the Drug Investigation Division were working alongside the FBI to apprehend Cody Christian, who is wanted … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Kingsport

Juvenile Charged in Connection with Greene County Double Homicide

GREENE COUNTY – As a result of an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and detectives with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, an arrest has been made in connection with a double homicide. At the request of 3rd Judicial District Attorney Dan Armstrong, TBI agents began working alongside the Greene County Sheriff’s … Continue reading Juvenile Charged in Connection with Greene County Double Homicide

Eight Arrested in Multi-Agency Human Trafficking Operation in Sevier County

UPDATED 4/25/22 at 2:30 p.m. to reflect a correction to the charge placed against Eric Griffith. SEVIER COUNTY – A two-day undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the Sevierville Police Department, the Pigeon Forge Police Department, the Gatlinburg Police Department, the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit, and the … Continue reading Eight Arrested in Multi-Agency Human Trafficking Operation in Sevier County

TBI Joins Other State Agencies in Observing Victims’ Rights Week

Events to take place in Nashville, Chattanooga and Memphis next week NASHVILLE – The Board of Parole (BOP), Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC), Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and Tennessee Rehabilitative Initiative in Correction (TRICOR) are hosting local events next week to honor crime victims during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), April 24-30. At … Continue reading TBI Joins Other State Agencies in Observing Victims’ Rights Week

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Knox County

UPDATED 4/15/22 at 8:50 p.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Paul Derrick Moss II (DOB: 6/8/70), of Lexington, KY. At the request of 6th District Attorney General Charme Allen, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances that led to a fatal officer-involved shooting in Knox County Thursday evening. The incident involved the … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Knox County

Mother and Daughter Arrested, Charged with Threatening Witness

TIPTONVILLE – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a mother and daughter from Lake County on charges in connection with threats to a witness in a TBI case. In December 2021, Willie L. Gates Jr. (DOB: 2/9/72), was arrested and charged with numerous counts, … Continue reading Mother and Daughter Arrested, Charged with Threatening Witness

Criminal History Examiner Positions Announced at TBI Headquarters

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking qualified and interested candidates for the following positions: CRIMINAL HISTORY EXAMINER 3Fee Programs UnitDavidson County2 Vacancies Job Duties:The Criminal History Examiner 3 (CHE3) will be assigned to the Tennessee Open Records Information Services (TORIS) or Tennessee Applicant Processing System (TAPS). The CHE III will serve as the lead … Continue reading Criminal History Examiner Positions Announced at TBI Headquarters