UPDATED 8/5/25 - Austin Drummond was located and arrested this morning on Windwood Drive in Jackson. The photos below, taken by TBI, as he was being transported to jail. PREVIOUSLY POSTED: UPDATE: The U.S. Marshals Office is now offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Austin Drummond. PREVIOUSLY … Continue reading Suspect Wanted in Deaths of 4 People in Lake County
NOW HIRING: TBI Police Officer (4 Positions)
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. TBI POLICE OFFICERProtective Services Unit4 Vacancies (Nashville: 2, Chattanooga: 1, and Jackson: 1) Monthly Salary: $4,450 - $6,658Job Duties:Serves as first responder for any incident that may occur at Tennessee Bureau of Investigation facilities, or any area Tennessee Bureau of … Continue reading NOW HIRING: TBI Police Officer (4 Positions)
Ongoing Drug Investigation in Henderson County Leads to Four Arrests, Seizure of Drugs and Firearm
HENDERSON COUNTY – An ongoing investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department, the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, and the Huntingdon Police Department has resulted in the arrest of four people and the seizure of cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm. On … Continue reading Ongoing Drug Investigation in Henderson County Leads to Four Arrests, Seizure of Drugs and Firearm
TBI Agents Investigating Jackson Officer-Involved Shooting
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 Thursday afternoon in Jackson. Preliminary information indicates that around 3:30 p.m., officers with the Jackson Police Department spotted a vehicle believed to be involved in a road rage incident in a … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Jackson Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI Announces K9 Zeus’ Retirement
TENNESSEE– The TBI’s first ever Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9, Zeus, is retiring after five years of service. Zeus was born in Michigan, but lived out his puppy months in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. He was raised by Paws with a Cause and was on his way to becoming an assistant for people with disabilities or … Continue reading TBI Announces K9 Zeus’ Retirement
Henry County Attorney Indicted, Accused of Assault and Sexual Battery
HENRY COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into allegations of assault and sexual battery has resulted in the arrest of a Henry County attorney. In October of 2024, at the request of District Attorney General Pro Tem Mike Dunavant, agents began investigating allegations of inappropriate conduct by Michael Ainley. … Continue reading Henry County Attorney Indicted, Accused of Assault and Sexual Battery
Shelby County Caregiver Indicted, Charged with Stealing from Vulnerable Adults
SHELBY COUNTY – A Memphis caregiver has been indicted and arrested, following an investigation by special agents with the TBI Medicaid Fraud Control Division. In July 2024, following a referral from Adult Protective Services, agents began investigating allegations of financial exploitation of vulnerable adults who were residing at a Shelby County care facility. During the course … Continue reading Shelby County Caregiver Indicted, Charged with Stealing from Vulnerable Adults
Memphis Man Arrested, Charged in Cyber Theft Scheme
RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A joint investigation involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Internal Revenue Service, Homeland Security Investigations, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Smyrna Police Department, Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, Dickson County Sheriff’s Office, Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, and special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Cybercrime and Digital Evidence Unit has resulted in the arrest … Continue reading Memphis Man Arrested, Charged in Cyber Theft Scheme
Millington Man Arrested, Charged in Bestiality Investigation
MILLINGTON - Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Millington man accused of posting inappropriate pictures and videos online, some of which included bestiality. On June 12th, at the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, agents began investigating allegations involving Michael Dean Taylor, Jr. (DOB 01/05/98). … Continue reading Millington Man Arrested, Charged in Bestiality Investigation
TBI Agents Investigating Memphis Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATE (6/24/25, 3:25 PM CT): The individual who died as a result of this incident has been identified as Patrick Brian Shoptaw (DOB 5/30/86). At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting Monday morning involving the Memphis Police Department. Preliminary … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Memphis Officer-Involved Shooting
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