UNION CITY – Special agent fire investigators from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Union City man in connection with a fire at an Obion County residence, in which five people were inside. On May 30th, TBI agents and Accelerant Detection K9 Millie joined the Union City Fire Department in investigating … Continue reading Man Charged with Aggravated Arson in Union City House Fire
Drug Investigation Results in Two Arrests, Drug Seizure
PARSONS – As the result of an ongoing drug investigation, special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the 24th District Drug Task Force arrested two people Friday morning, and charged them with possession of methamphetamine. A proactive investigation into drug trafficking in Decatur County led agents and investigators … Continue reading Drug Investigation Results in Two Arrests, Drug Seizure
AMBER Alert – Summer Wells
UPDATED 8/13/25 - Today, we're releasing a new age progression image of Summer Wells, who has been missing since 2021 and remains the subject of an AMBER Alert in the state of Tennessee. The image was created by a forensic artist with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and shows what Summer may … Continue reading AMBER Alert – Summer Wells
Hickman County Man Charged with Homicide, Attempted Homicide
HICKMAN COUNTY – A investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Hickman County man, on charges including homicide and attempted homicide. At the request of 21st District Attorney General Kim Helper, Tuesday afternoon, TBI agents, along with the Centerville Police Department and the Hickman County … Continue reading Hickman County Man Charged with Homicide, Attempted Homicide
Now Hiring! Intelligence Analyst Positions Open! (Chattanooga & Knoxville)
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. INTELLIGENCE ANALYST 1 | Criminal Investigation DivisionKnoxville Job Duties: This is an entry-level position responsible for providing analytical support to Federal, State, and Local law enforcement agencies statewide and nationwide, in response to requests for assistance. Specifically, provides analytical aid … Continue reading Now Hiring! Intelligence Analyst Positions Open! (Chattanooga & Knoxville)
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Macon County
At the request of 15th District Attorney General Pro Tempore Jason Lawson, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances leading to the deadly shooting of a Westmoreland man during an interaction with deputies from the Macon County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday afternoon. Around 1 p.m., deputies were dispatched to an address in the 1800 … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Macon County
TBI Warns of Phone Scheme Involving Tennessee Human Trafficking Hotline Number
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation would like to warn the public about a reported phone scheme involving a man presenting himself as a representative of a human trafficking task force. The scheme reportedly uses the phone number of the Tennessee Human Trafficking Hotline, as well as a number associated with the Metropolitan Nashville … Continue reading TBI Warns of Phone Scheme Involving Tennessee Human Trafficking Hotline Number
Nurse Aide Arrested, Charged with Theft, Financial Exploitation
RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department, has resulted in the arrest of a Nashville woman on multiple charges, including theft and financial exploitation of an elderly person. In August 2020, TBI agents received … Continue reading Nurse Aide Arrested, Charged with Theft, Financial Exploitation
Seven Men Arrested, Charged in Erwin Human Trafficking Operation
ERWIN - A two-day undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the Erwin Police Department, the Unicoi County Sheriff’s Office, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the Jonesborough Police Department, and the office of 1st District Attorney General Ken Baldwin has resulted in the arrest of several men accused of seeking illicit … Continue reading Seven Men Arrested, Charged in Erwin Human Trafficking Operation
Joint Investigation Results in Indictment of Former Fentress County Deputy
FENTRESS COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury has led to the indictment of a former Fentress County deputy on theft charges. In March 2020, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began … Continue reading Joint Investigation Results in Indictment of Former Fentress County Deputy
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