Now Hiring! TBI Seeking Candidates for Positions in Nashville, Jackson, Chattanooga Offices

The TBI seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: CRIMINAL HISTORY EXAMINER 3 Tennessee Instant Check System 2 Vacancies TBI Headquarters, Davidson County Job Duties: Criminal History Examiner 3 (CHE3) will process Tennessee Instant Check System (TICS) appeals by receiving a purchaser's appeal, CHE3 shall proceed with efforts to obtain the final … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Seeking Candidates for Positions in Nashville, Jackson, Chattanooga Offices

Former Paramedic Indicted, Charged with Sexual Battery

SCOTT COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Scott County paramedic accused of sexual misconduct. In October 2020, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating allegations of sexual assault involving William Ricky Russ. During … Continue reading Former Paramedic Indicted, Charged with Sexual Battery

Smithville Man Arrested, Charged with Rape of a Child

DEKALB COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Smithville man on charges of rape of a child. At the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, in August 2020, TBI agents began investigating a report of a sexual offense … Continue reading Smithville Man Arrested, Charged with Rape of a Child

Sixth Person Indicted in Deadly 2020 Fayette County Shooting

SOMERVILLE – A sixth person has been indicted and charged in connection to an August 2020 shooting in Fayette County that left one person dead and four others injured.  The indictment was a result of an investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bureau of … Continue reading Sixth Person Indicted in Deadly 2020 Fayette County Shooting

Castalian Springs Man Arrested in Attack on Three People

TROUSDALE COUNTY – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Castalian Springs man in connection to an ongoing investigation in Trousdale County. On Monday, at the request of acting 15th District Attorney General Jason Lawson, TBI Agents began investigating an attack on three people at a residence in the … Continue reading Castalian Springs Man Arrested in Attack on Three People

TBI Agents Investigating Columbia Officer-Involved Shooting

At the request of 22nd District Attorney General Brent Cooper, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting on Saturday morning in Columbia. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred at approximately 10:25 at the corner of Hatcher Lane and West Avenue, where a man drove his girlfriend, identified as Kristi Gail Black (DOB … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Columbia Officer-Involved Shooting

Joint Human Trafficking Operation Results in Multiple Arrests

OAK RIDGE – A two-day undercover operation by Special Agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the Oak Ridge Police Department, the 7th Judicial District Crime Task Force, the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, and the 7th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office has resulted in the arrest of several men accused of seeking illicit sex from … Continue reading Joint Human Trafficking Operation Results in Multiple Arrests

Ongoing Drug Investigation Results in Two Arrests, Drug Seizure

DAVIDSON COUNTY – As the result of an ongoing drug investigation, Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested two people Thursday night, and charged them with possession of methamphetamine.   TBI Drug Agents received information about two individuals who had an amount of methamphetamine for resale in their … Continue reading Ongoing Drug Investigation Results in Two Arrests, Drug Seizure

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Wilson County

Updated at 3:35p CT: The individual who was shot has been identified as Quentin Dominic Harris, DOB 03/11/2001. He remains hospitalized at this time. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Jason Lawson, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday night in Wilson County.  Preliminary information indicates that at … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Wilson County

Johnson City Man Charged in Child Pornography Investigation

JOHNSON CITY – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Johnson City Police Department, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Johnson City man on sexual exploitation charges. This week, after receiving information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and … Continue reading Johnson City Man Charged in Child Pornography Investigation