NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released two publications, detailing the volume and nature of hate crime in Tennessee, along with one detailing violence directed toward the state’s law enforcement officers. Among the findings of ‘Tennessee Hate Crime 2019’: Overall, the number of incidents indicated as bias-motivated decreased by 36% from 2018 to … Continue reading TBI Releases Two New Crime Data Publications
Decherd Man Charged in Weekend Homicide
FRANKLIN COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into a homicide over the weekend has resulted in the arrest of a Decherd man. On July 4th, at the request of 12th District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor, TBI Special Agents began investigating a fatal shooting in Decherd. Just before … Continue reading Decherd Man Charged in Weekend Homicide
Gallatin Police Officer Arrested, Accused of Assaulting Juvenile
GALLATIN – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Gallatin man accused of assaulting a juvenile during a domestic dispute in early April. On April 27th, at the request of 18th District Attorney General Ray Whitley, TBI Agents began investigating the allegation involving Vincent Marquez (DOB 10-5-60). During the … Continue reading Gallatin Police Officer Arrested, Accused of Assaulting Juvenile
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Johnson City
Updated 7/1/20 at 8:30 a.m. (ET): The deceased individual has been identified as Kevin Lee Catlett (DOB 1/22/58), of Johnson City. At the request of 1st District Attorney General Ken Baldwin, TBI Agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday evening. Preliminary information indicates that just before 7:00 p.m., the … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Johnson City
Bedford County Deputy Indicted on Rape Charge
BEDFORD COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Bedford County Deputy, charged with a sexual assault. In February, at the request of 17th District Attorney General Robert Carter, TBI Special Agents began investigating an allegation that an adult female was sexually assaulted … Continue reading Bedford County Deputy Indicted on Rape Charge
TBI Agents Investigating Cumberland County Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATE: June 29, 2020, 9:45 CT: The individual who died in this incident has been identified as Mark Alan Eberly, DOB 4-25-63. At the request of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI Special Agents continue to independently investigate the circumstances of a deadly officer-involved shooting in Cumberland County on Saturday evening. Preliminary information indicates … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Cumberland County Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI Releases Annual ‘Crime In Tennessee’ Report
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its 2019 ‘Crime in Tennessee’ publication, which details the volume and nature of crime, as reported by the state’s law enforcement agencies. The report compiles data submitted to TBI’s Tennessee Incident-Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the report’s findings: The number of Group A offenses, generally considered … Continue reading TBI Releases Annual ‘Crime In Tennessee’ Report
NOW HIRING: Business Tech Support – Intermediate
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position. BUSINESS TECH SUPPORT-INTERMEDIATE Technology and Innovation Division Location: Jackson Field Office, Madison County Monthly Salary: $3,365 - $5,385 Job Duties: Learns the technical and business functions of program areas in order to provide hardware and software technical support. Completes all … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Business Tech Support – Intermediate
Man Arrested in Texas, Charged After Woman’s Body Discovered in Floating Container
Updated: 6/25/20 at 11:03 a.m. - The victim has been identified as Traci Leigh Jones (DOB: 6/15/79) of Arlington, Texas. PARIS – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Kentucky State Police, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, and the Texas … Continue reading Man Arrested in Texas, Charged After Woman’s Body Discovered in Floating Container
Obion County Man Charged with Arson and Insurance Fraud
SOUTH FULTON – An investigation by Special Agent Fire Investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into a fire at an Obion County home has resulted in the arrest of the homeowner on various charges. On Monday, Agents responded to a fire at a home in the 6700 block of West State Line in South … Continue reading Obion County Man Charged with Arson and Insurance Fraud
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