TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in McNairy County

Updated 6/12/23 at 10:45 a.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Adam L. Timberlake (DOB: 2/24/95) of Adamsville. At the request of 25th Judicial District Attorney General Mark Davidson, TBI Special Agents continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that happened overnight Sunday in McNairy County. Preliminary information indicates that just before midnight, an officer with … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in McNairy County

TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest in Memphis

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 December 2022, TBI received information from BlueCross BlueShield, a TennCare Managed Care Organization, alleging a caregiver had submitted bills for services that were never provided.  During the investigation, … Continue reading TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest in Memphis

Arrests in Multi-Agency West Tennessee Human Trafficking Operation

JACKSON – An undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, Jackson Police Department, Madison County Sheriff’s Office, 26th Judicial Drug Task Force, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Department of Homeland Security – Homeland Security Investigations has resulted in the arrest of individuals accused of seeking illicit … Continue reading Arrests in Multi-Agency West Tennessee Human Trafficking Operation

Now Hiring! New Opportunity at TBI Headquarters

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: CJIS SUPPORT SPECIALISTLaw Enforcement Support Unit (LESU)TBI Headquarters/Davidson County1 Vacancy Job Duties:Responsible for conducting National Crime Information Center (NCIC) training and providing assistance to law enforcement agencies with all NCIC-related questions. Teaches NCIC Basic Certification, Terminal Agency Contact (TAC) … Continue reading Now Hiring! New Opportunity at TBI Headquarters

Crockett County Man Arrested, Charged with Aggravated Rape

ALAMO – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Alamo Police Department, and Crockett County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Crockett County man in connection with a home burglary and sexual assault in Alamo. On May 27th, at the request of 28th District Attorney General Frederick … Continue reading Crockett County Man Arrested, Charged with Aggravated Rape

Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Investigation Results in Search Warrant, Arrest

Updated on 6/7/23 to include booking photo. MEDINA – An investigation by special agents with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, with the assistance of partners law enforcement agencies, has resulted in the arrest of a man from Medina. In May, TBI task force agents received information … Continue reading Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Investigation Results in Search Warrant, Arrest

Investigation into Fentanyl Sales in Lexington Leads to Indictment, Arrest

LEXINGTON – An ongoing joint investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a man from Lexington connected to the sale of fentanyl. In October of 2022, as agents and investigators worked proactively to … Continue reading Investigation into Fentanyl Sales in Lexington Leads to Indictment, Arrest

Three Memphis Women Indicted, Charged in TennCare Scheme

MEMPHIS – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the indictment and arrest of three women from Memphis. In December 2022, TBI received a tip from BlueCare, a TennCare-managed care contractor, alleging fraudulent billing for TennCare services in Memphis.  During the investigation, agents developed … Continue reading Three Memphis Women Indicted, Charged in TennCare Scheme

New Openings Announced at TBI Crime Laboratories

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following positions: TBI SPECIAL AGENT-FORENSIC SCIENTIST SUPERVISORFirearms & Toolmark Identification UnitJackson Crime LaboratoryMadison County1 Vacancy Job Duties: Responsible for managing and supervising the Forensic Scientists in the Firearms & Toolmark Identification Unit. Facilitates day-to-day operations of the unit to help decrease turnaround time … Continue reading New Openings Announced at TBI Crime Laboratories

Henderson County Drug Investigation Leads to Search Warrant, Arrests

LEXINGTON – An ongoing joint drug investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Henderson County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the seizure of drugs and drug paraphernalia and the arrest of three individuals in Henderson County. Since January, agents and investigators have worked proactively to target … Continue reading Henderson County Drug Investigation Leads to Search Warrant, Arrests