TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest of Memphis Nurse Practitioner

MEMPHIS – A Memphis nurse practitioner faces charges of TennCare fraud and theft of property following an investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division (MCFD) of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. In April 2022, TBI’s MFCD special agents received a fraud referral from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, alleging fraudulent TennCare billing by Valarie … Continue reading TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest of Memphis Nurse Practitioner

TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest of Carroll County Caregiver

CARROLL COUNTY – A Carroll County caregiver faces charges of TennCare fraud and identity theft following an investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division (MCFD) of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. In March 2025, TBI’s MFCD special agents received a fraud referral from the TennCare Office of Program Integrity, alleging that a paid … Continue reading TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest of Carroll County Caregiver

Sardis Man Arrested, Charged in Joint Drug Investigation

HENDERSON COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents assigned to the TBI’s Drug Investigation Division, Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, Decatur County Sheriff’s Office, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, and Huntingdon Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a Sardis man. The agencies began investigating in August, and developed information that Jerry Eugene Hardin (DOB 1/9/1985) … Continue reading Sardis Man Arrested, Charged in Joint Drug Investigation

Now Accepting Applications! TBI Announces Summer Internship Opportunities in West Tennessee

NOTE: These are unpaid internships. Select candidates may earn school credit for this opportunity. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for internships in the following disciplines and locations.  Drug Investigation Division Shelby County - Memphis, TN 2 Vacancies Job Duties: An internship with the Drug Investigation Division would involve shadowing Special … Continue reading Now Accepting Applications! TBI Announces Summer Internship Opportunities in West Tennessee

TBI Special Agents Investigating Jackson Officer-Involved Shooting

Updated on 2/2/26 at 10:35 a.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Jermaine Cole (DOB: 1/15/85).  At the request of 26th Judicial District Attorney General Jody Pickens, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon in Jackson. Preliminary information indicates that just before 1:50 p.m., officers … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Jackson Officer-Involved Shooting

Ohio Woman Arrested, Charged in Shooting Death of West Tennessee Deputy

WEAKLEY COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of an Ohio woman in connection to the shooting death of a Weakley County deputy. At the request of 27th Judicial District Attorney General Colin Johnson, TBI special agents began investigating the on-duty homicide of a … Continue reading Ohio Woman Arrested, Charged in Shooting Death of West Tennessee Deputy

Now Accepting Applications! TBI Announces Multiple Summer Internship Opportunities

NOTE: These are unpaid internships. Select candidates may earn school credit for this opportunity. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for internships in the following disciplines and locations.  East Criminal Investigation Division – Hamilton County (Chattanooga) - Apply on job opening 74772. Job Duties: Interns contribute to the TBI's mission of … Continue reading Now Accepting Applications! TBI Announces Multiple Summer Internship Opportunities

Now Hiring! TBI Announces Forensic Scientist 1 Job Openings

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position.  Forensic Scientist 1 Jackson Laboratory Madison County, Tennessee Forensic Biology Unit - 1 Vacancy Firearms Identification Unit - 1 Vacancy NOTE: These positions are interim appointments for up to one (1) year and may be extended for additional time based … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Forensic Scientist 1 Job Openings

TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrests of Three Former Memphis Caregivers

SHELBY COUNTY – Three Memphis women face charges of TennCare fraud and theft of property following an investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. In June 2024, TBI’s MFCD special agents received a fraud referral from the TennCare Office of Program Integrity, alleging that three paid … Continue reading TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrests of Three Former Memphis Caregivers

Former Jackson Caregiver Faces Charges of Theft and Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult

MADISON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of a former caregiver accused of financially exploiting and theft from a vulnerable adult in her care. In November 2025, after receiving a referral from Adult Protective Services, TBI agents began investigating allegations … Continue reading Former Jackson Caregiver Faces Charges of Theft and Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult