Three West Tennessee State Penitentiary Inmates Indicted in Attack of Fellow Prisoner

Updated: 2/7/24 at 1 p.m. to reflect the correct date of birth for Zakkawanda Moss as 10/22/77. RIPLEY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and investigators with the Tennessee Department of Correction has resulted in the indictment of three inmates at the West Tennessee State Penitentiary in Henning … Continue reading Three West Tennessee State Penitentiary Inmates Indicted in Attack of Fellow Prisoner

Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Openings in Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson

TBI Police Officer Protective Services Unit TBI Headquarters Davidson County 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Serves as first responder for any incident that may occur at Tennessee Bureau of Investigation facilities, or any area Tennessee Bureau of Investigation may be operating in. Performs law enforcement duties to protect themselves and others. (Including but not limited to … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Openings in Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson

Memphis Woman Arrested Following TennCare Fraud Investigation

MEMPHIS – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of a Memphis woman. In July of 2023, TBI received information from the BlueCare Special Investigations Unit, alleging a caregiver had submitted inaccurate claims of providing services.  During the investigation, agents developed information … Continue reading Memphis Woman Arrested Following TennCare Fraud Investigation

Job Openings Announced at TBI Headquarters

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following position: TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 Technology and Innovation Division Cybercrime and Digital Evidence Unit 2 Vacancies - Statewide, Davidson County Digital Forensics Squad: TBI Agents assigned to the Digital Forensics Squad support all TBI Divisions, State, Federal, and Local law … Continue reading Job Openings Announced at TBI Headquarters

Two Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting in Lexington

LEXINGTON – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation along with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of two men on numerous charges including First Degree Murder. At the request of 26th Judicial District Attorney General Jody Pickens, on January 8th, agents began investigating a fatal shooting … Continue reading Two Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting in Lexington

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Huntingdon

At the request of 24th Judicial District Attorney General Neil Thompson, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting late Sunday night involving an officer from the Huntingdon Police Department. Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 11 p.m. deputies with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Huntingdon

“Operation Broken Windows” Leads to Drug Indictments, Arrests in Carroll County

HUNTINGDON – A year-long undercover joint operation targeting illicit drug sales throughout Carroll County has resulted in dozens of indictments and arrests.  Today, during an extensive roundup involving numerous local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, various drugs and vehicles were seized. Operation Broken Windows, led by the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau … Continue reading “Operation Broken Windows” Leads to Drug Indictments, Arrests in Carroll County

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