TBI Releases Annual Statewide Crime Study

NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its 2017 ‘Crime in Tennessee’ report, revealing a slight overall increase in reported instances of crime in the most recent reporting year. The annual study compiles data reported from each law enforcement agency in the state through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). The TBI’s … Continue reading TBI Releases Annual Statewide Crime Study

Memphis Man Indicted, Arrested For Abusing A Patient

MEMPHIS – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has resulted in the indictment, arrest of a Memphis man for the abuse and mistreatment of a patient. In October 2017, TBI’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit began an investigation into the actions of Dominique Cooper, DOB 3/20/1985. Allegations … Continue reading Memphis Man Indicted, Arrested For Abusing A Patient

Dyersburg High School Teacher Indicted, Arrested on Multiple Charges

JACKSON – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Dyersburg High School teacher on multiple charges involving inappropriate conduct with a minor student. On March 3rd, at the request of 29th District Attorney General Danny Goodman, TBI Special Agents began an investigation … Continue reading Dyersburg High School Teacher Indicted, Arrested on Multiple Charges

Information Communication Specialist Position Open at TBI Headquarters

TBI JOB OPENING - CRIME INFORMATION COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST TENNESSEE INFORMATION ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM (TIES) UNIT TBI HEADQUARTERS 1 VACANCY JOB DUTIES Responsible for monitoring the TIES computer system to ensure law enforcement agencies and databases are connected and working. Assists law enforcement agencies with National Crime Information Center (NCIC) entries and other TIES transactions. Monitors and … Continue reading Information Communication Specialist Position Open at TBI Headquarters

New TBI Study Details Law Enforcement-Related Deaths in 2017

NASHVILLE – Today, for the first time, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released a comprehensive study detailing law enforcement-related deaths in the state. The report, released in accordance to the requirements set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated § 38-10-102, uses established definitions and methodology and provides information on qualifying incidents submitted by the state’s … Continue reading New TBI Study Details Law Enforcement-Related Deaths in 2017

Third Person Charged in 2017 Hardin County Fire

  JACKSON – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee Fire Investigation Services and Hardin County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the indictment and arrest of an Alabama man, making him the third person to be charged in connection with the 2017 fire. At the request of 24th District … Continue reading Third Person Charged in 2017 Hardin County Fire

Fugitive from TBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted List Now in Custody

  NASHVILLE – A fugitive who was added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Top 10 Most Wanted list earlier today has been captured, through coordinated efforts by TBI, the U.S. Marshals Service, Dickson Police Department and the Dickson County Sheriff's Office. David Paul Vaughn of DeKalb County was taken into custody and arrested Friday … Continue reading Fugitive from TBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted List Now in Custody

25 Arrested During Drug Enforcement Round Up In Henry County

JACKSON – A joint investigation involving the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Drug Investigation Division along with the Metro Crime Unit resulted in the development of 62 suspects with over 100 total felony drug charges. The Metro Crime Unit is comprised of officers from Paris Police Department, Puryear Police Department, and the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. Early … Continue reading 25 Arrested During Drug Enforcement Round Up In Henry County

DeKalb County Man Added to TBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted List

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to the state’s Top 10 Most Wanted list, David Paul Vaughn, of DeKalb County. David Vaughn is wanted by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for aggravated burglary and theft over $1000 from an incident that occurred on January … Continue reading DeKalb County Man Added to TBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted List

TBI Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in Gibson County

JACKSON –A fugitive who was added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Top 10 Most Wanted list yesterday is now in custody after being captured in Gibson County this afternoon. Charius Darel Ross was taken into custody after agents developed information that he was at a residence on Farrow Road in Milan, TN. He was … Continue reading TBI Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in Gibson County