Obion County Man Faces Arson, Attempted Arson, Weapons Charges

OBION COUNTY/ GIBSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Kenton man, who has been charged following a series of fires or attempted fires over the weekend and the discovery of explosive devices in two counties. On January 1st, TBI … Continue reading Obion County Man Faces Arson, Attempted Arson, Weapons Charges

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Shelby County

At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting this morning involving deputies from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates that just before 8 a.m. a deputy with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office spotted a car at Crumpler … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Shelby County

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Gibson County

At the request of 28th Judicial District Attorney General Frederick Agee, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting Friday involving a deputy from the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m. in the 100 block of Eldad Road in Trenton.  Deputies were … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Gibson County

Five Arrested Following Drug Investigation, Search Warrant in Huntingdon

HUNTINGDON – A proactive joint investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Huntingdon Police Department has resulted in the arrest of five individuals and the seizure of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Since July, agents and investigators have worked to target illicit drug activity in Huntingdon.  … Continue reading Five Arrested Following Drug Investigation, Search Warrant in Huntingdon

“Operation Holiday Surprise” Leads to Drug Indictments, Arrests in Henderson County

HENDERSON COUNTY – An undercover joint operation targeting illicit drug sales in Henderson County and surrounding counties has resulted in indictments and arrests.  Operation Holiday Surprise, led by the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, began in February of 2022 as a continuation of Operation Big … Continue reading “Operation Holiday Surprise” Leads to Drug Indictments, Arrests in Henderson County

Tennessee Season to Remember to Honor Homicide Victims December 7

21st annual event hosted by state and local agencies at First Baptist Church in Nashville NASHVILLE – For more than two decades, state and local public safety officials, along with families of homicide victims, have gathered to honor and remember victims and survivors of homicide during the holiday season. This year will mark the state’s … Continue reading Tennessee Season to Remember to Honor Homicide Victims December 7

Five Indicted Following Multi-Agency Drug Investigation in Lake County

TIPTONVILLE – An ongoing drug investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Lake County Sheriff’s Office, and 27th Judicial Drug Task Force, with the assistance of the Dyersburg Police Department, has resulted in the indictment and arrest of five people on various drug-related charges. Beginning in March … Continue reading Five Indicted Following Multi-Agency Drug Investigation in Lake County

TBI Announces Job Openings for CJIS Support Specialists

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeing interested and qualified candidates for the following positions: CJIS SUPPORT SPECIALIST TIBRS Trainer – CJIS Support Center TBI Headquarters Davidson County 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Responsible for developing training materials, scheduling and instructing all classes for the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS), including the annual conference. Complies … Continue reading TBI Announces Job Openings for CJIS Support Specialists

Multiple Agencies Partner to Find Missing Children as Part of “Operation Not for Sale”

MEMPHIS – Thirteen missing children from Shelby County have been located following a two-day multi-agency joint operation in Memphis, which focused on locating missing juveniles at high risk for human trafficking victimization. The effort, dubbed Operation Not for Sale, was a partnership between the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, United States Marshals Service, Homeland Security Investigations, … Continue reading Multiple Agencies Partner to Find Missing Children as Part of “Operation Not for Sale”

McKenzie Man Charged in Connection to House Fire in Huntingdon

Updated: 10/30/23 at 5:10 p.m. - Earlier today, Winkler was charged with an additional count of Vandalism over $250,000 resulting in an increase in his bond to $500,000. HUNTINGDON – A joint investigation by special agent fire investigators and special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office has resulted … Continue reading McKenzie Man Charged in Connection to House Fire in Huntingdon