Arrest Made in Bedford County Homicide

BEDFORD COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and deputies with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Shelbyville man, who now faces a murder charge. At the request of 17th Judicial District Attorney General Robert Carter, on March 15th, TBI agents joined Bedford … Continue reading Arrest Made in Bedford County Homicide

Alabama Man Jailed on Statutory Rape, Sexual Battery Charges in Grundy County

GRUNDY COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of an Alabama man on charges of statutory rape and sexual battery. At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor, on January 5th, TBI agents began investigating Danny Pitts on … Continue reading Alabama Man Jailed on Statutory Rape, Sexual Battery Charges in Grundy County

Fairfield Glade Man Charged with Murder in Triple Shooting

FAIRFIELD GLADE – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Fairfield Glade Police Department, and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Fairfield Glade man, charged with killing a neighbor and injuring two others. At the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, … Continue reading Fairfield Glade Man Charged with Murder in Triple Shooting

Grundy County Man Charged in Drug-Related Death

GRUNDY COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Monteagle Police Department, and the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the indictment of a Tracy City man, in connection to the drug-related death of a Monteagle resident. At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General J. Michael … Continue reading Grundy County Man Charged in Drug-Related Death

TBI Uniformed Officer Position Announced at TBI Headquarters

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking interested and qualified candidates for the following position: TBI UNIFORMED OFFICERProtective Services UnitDavidson County1 Vacancy Job Duties:Responsible for patrolling TBI facilities (indoors and grounds) by foot and vehicle multiple times per assigned shift. Monitors and observes facility management and physical security systems (e.g., cameras, security alarms, fire alarms, … Continue reading TBI Uniformed Officer Position Announced at TBI Headquarters

Memphis Woman Arrested, Charged with TennCare Fraud

MEMPHIS – An investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Memphis woman accused of TennCare Fraud. In September 2021, after receiving information from the Division of TennCare’s Office of Program Integrity, TBI agents began investigating Latyona Smith (DOB: 4/11/90).  … Continue reading Memphis Woman Arrested, Charged with TennCare Fraud

Juvenile Charged in Connection with Kingsport Officer-Involved Shooting

KINGSPORT – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in charges being placed against a juvenile accused of committing criminal actions that led to an officer-involved shooting in Kingsport Tuesday evening. At the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI agents began investigating the circumstances leading to … Continue reading Juvenile Charged in Connection with Kingsport Officer-Involved Shooting

TBI Agents Investigating Kingsport Officer-Involved Shooting

UPDATED 3/16/22 AT 4:45 p.m. - The juvenile involved in this incident has been charged with Evading Arrest and Attempted First Degree Murder via a juvenile petition.  Due to the individual’s age, he is not being identified at this time.  At the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI agents are investigating the … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Kingsport Officer-Involved Shooting

Four Arrested in Multi-Agency East Tennessee Human Trafficking Operation

NOTE (January 27, 2025): This release has been edited from a previous version. DAYTON – An undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, Dayton Police Department, 12th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, and TBI’s Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force has resulted in the arrest of four men accused … Continue reading Four Arrested in Multi-Agency East Tennessee Human Trafficking Operation

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Monroe County

At the request of 10th District Attorney General Steve Crump, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Saturday in Monroe County. Preliminary information indicates that late Saturday night, deputies with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office were pursuing a subject believed to be involved in a shooting that occurred … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Monroe County