Drug Investigation Leads to Search Warrant, Arrest

HUNTINGDON – An ongoing joint drug investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Huntingdon Police Department has resulted in the seizure of drugs and drug paraphernalia and the arrest of a Huntingdon man. Since January, agents and investigators have worked proactively to target illicit drug activity … Continue reading Drug Investigation Leads to Search Warrant, Arrest

Memphis Woman Indicted Following TennCare Fraud Investigation

MEMPHIS – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Memphis woman. In January 2022, TBI received information from United Healthcare, a TennCare Managed Care Contractor, alleging double billing by a care provider.  During the investigation, agents developed information … Continue reading Memphis Woman Indicted Following TennCare Fraud Investigation

Memphis Woman Indicted, Charged with TennCare Fraud, Theft

MEMPHIS – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Memphis woman. In February 2022, TBI received a tip from BlueCare, a TennCare-managed contractor, alleging fraudulent billing of the TennCare CHOICES program.  During the investigation, agents developed information that … Continue reading Memphis Woman Indicted, Charged with TennCare Fraud, Theft

Now Hiring! Forensic Technician Supervisor

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position.  FORENSIC TECHNICIAN SUPERVISORJackson LaboratoryMadison County Job Duties: Accepts evidence from submitting law enforcement representatives ensuring evidence is properly packaged and sealed prior to acceptance into laboratory. Creates and manages cases in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Works with law … Continue reading Now Hiring! Forensic Technician Supervisor

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Shelby County

Updated 3/19/23, 1:25 p.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Melissa S. Horton (DOB 4/9/79) of Brownsville. At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday in Bartlett involving the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Shelby County

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Jackson

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 evening in Madison County. Preliminary information indicates that around 6 p.m., officers with the Jackson Police Department responded to a report of shots being fired at a residence on Bronzewood … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Jackson

NOW HIRING: Criminal History Examiner, Forensic Technician

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking interested and qualified candidates for the following positions. CRIMINAL HISTORY EXAMINER 1FEE PROGRAMS UNIT1 VacancyTBI HeadquartersNashville, Davidson County Monthly Salary: $2,825 - $4,225 Job Duties: Receive and process criminal history information from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, court clerks, and the general public by utilizing appropriate … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Criminal History Examiner, Forensic Technician

Henry County Attorney Indicted, Accused of Assault

PARIS – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Henry County attorney. On August 12, 2022, at the request of former 24th District Attorney General Matt Stowe, TBI agents began investigating allegations of inappropriate conduct by Michael Ainley involving an individual. During the course … Continue reading Henry County Attorney Indicted, Accused of Assault

INVESTIGATION INTO GIBSON COUNTY WEEKEND FIRE RESULTS IN ARREST

GIBSON COUNTY – An investigation by TBI special agents and fire investigators and Gibson County first responders into a residential fire over the weekend has resulted in the arrest of a Bells man. Around 10 p.m. March 4th, first responders with the Gibson County Fire Department and Sheriff’s Department responded to a fire at a … Continue reading INVESTIGATION INTO GIBSON COUNTY WEEKEND FIRE RESULTS IN ARREST

TBI Embarks on Effort to Outsource up to 1,000 Sex Assault Kits

NASHVILLE – In an effort to reduce turnaround times in the TBI’s Forensic Biology Units, hundreds of sexual assault kits, submitted by law enforcement agencies across the state, have been outsourced for laboratory analysis in Florida. The TBI secured $1.5 million in federal grant funding for the project through the Tennessee Department of Finance and … Continue reading TBI Embarks on Effort to Outsource up to 1,000 Sex Assault Kits