Multiple Law Enforcement Officers Indicted, Facing Set of Charges

Six West Tennessee law enforcement officers are facing a set of charges following an investigation by TBI Special Agents. At the request of the 29th Judicial District Attorney General Danny Goodman, TBI Special Agents began investigating the circumstances surrounding allegations of excessive force during an arrest that occurred on October 19, 2024. During the course … Continue reading Multiple Law Enforcement Officers Indicted, Facing Set of Charges

TBI Agents Investigating Death of Man, Use of Force by Fayette County Deputies

Updated 2/10/25: The deceased individual has been identified as Giorgi Merabishvili (DOB 8/18/1991). At the request of 25th Judicial District Attorney General Mark Davidson, TBI special agents continue to investigate the death of a man early Sunday morning following an interaction with deputies from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred at … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Death of Man, Use of Force by Fayette County Deputies

Lauderdale County Man Facing Extortion and Retaliation Charges; Accused of Threatening Elected Official

LAUDERDALE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Ripley man accused of threatening to extort an elected official in West Tennessee. At the request of District Attorney General Pro Tem Steve Crump, TBI agents began investigating Ricky Glenn Lawson (DOB 6/29/1978) on January … Continue reading Lauderdale County Man Facing Extortion and Retaliation Charges; Accused of Threatening Elected Official

Huntingdon Man Arrested on Child Rape and Incest Charges

CARROLL COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the office of the 24th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, and the Henry County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Huntingdon man. On Thursday, January 23rd, at the request of the 24th Judicial District Attorney … Continue reading Huntingdon Man Arrested on Child Rape and Incest Charges

We’re Hiring! Special Agent, Forensic Scientist, Forensic Tech Positions Announced Across the State

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: TBI SPECIAL AGENT-FORENSIC SCIENTIST 1 TBI Jackson Laboratory (Madison County) FORENSIC BIOLOGY UNIT 1 VACANCY Job Duties: Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and composing technical laboratory reports describing the results … Continue reading We’re Hiring! Special Agent, Forensic Scientist, Forensic Tech Positions Announced Across the State

TBI Agents Investigating Shelby County Officer-Involved Shooting

Updated 1/22/25: The deceased individual has been identified as Jeffery Lach, Jr. (DOB 2/22/1991). At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday morning in Memphis. Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 10:40 a.m., deputies from the Shelby County … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Shelby County Officer-Involved Shooting

West Tennessee Man Charged in Cold Case Homicide from 2010

HARDEMAN COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Madison County man, in connection with a cold case homicide that occurred in Hardeman County more than a decade ago. In August 2010, at the request of the 25th Judicial District Attorney General Mike … Continue reading West Tennessee Man Charged in Cold Case Homicide from 2010

NOW HIRING! TBI Special Agent – Drug Investigation Division Criminal Investigator 1

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions in the Drug Investigation Division in West Tennessee. TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1Drug Investigation Division5 Vacancies: Shelby County, Madison County, Madison/Chester Counties, Henry/Benton Counties Starting Salary Range: $5,591 – $8,915 Pay Incentives Above the Minimum:5% additional for Education/Skills/Knowledge: Graduate Degree … Continue reading NOW HIRING! TBI Special Agent – Drug Investigation Division Criminal Investigator 1

Jackson Man Charged After False Online Posts Cause Community Panic

GIBSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Jackson man after he posted false information on social media, which caused panic in the community. On December 27th, at the request of 28th Judicial District Attorney General Frederick Agee, TBI agents began investigating allegations … Continue reading Jackson Man Charged After False Online Posts Cause Community Panic

Cybertip Leads to Arrest of Weakley County Man on Charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

WEAKLEY COUNTY – A cybertip that child sexual abuse material had been distributed online led to an investigation by TBI special agents with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad, the office of the 27th Judicial District Attorney General Colin Johnson, and the Martin Police Department. On December 13th, agents received a cybertip from the National Center for … Continue reading Cybertip Leads to Arrest of Weakley County Man on Charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor