Ripley Man Charged in Double Murder

RIPLEY – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Ripley Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a Ripley man for First Degree Murder. At the request of 25th District Attorney General Mark Davidson, on Saturday, Agents joined the investigation into a double homicide in Ripley.  Just … Continue reading Ripley Man Charged in Double Murder

TBI Investigating Winchester Officer-Involved Shooting

At the request of 12th District Attorney General Mike Taylor, TBI Agents continue to investigate an officer-involved shooting on Thursday night involving the Winchester Police Department. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred at approximately 10:00 PM at a business in the 800 block of South College Street, where officers were responding to a call of … Continue reading TBI Investigating Winchester Officer-Involved Shooting

Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Openings for Three Positions

The TBI seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: CRIME INFORMATION COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST Tennessee Information Enforcement System (TIES) Unit 1 Vacancy TBI Headquarters Davidson County 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 … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Openings for Three Positions

TBI Investigating Series of Stabbings, Officer-Involved Shooting in Knox County

Updated on 4/8/20 at 9:45 a.m. (ET): The fourth victim, who sustained injuries during the incident, has been released from the hospital Updated on 4/7/20 at 3:30 p.m. (ET): The three deceased victims were all employed at the Pilot Travel Center on Strawberry Plains Pike. They have been identified as: Joyce Whaley (DOB: 09/17/1962) Patricia … Continue reading TBI Investigating Series of Stabbings, Officer-Involved Shooting in Knox County

Teen Charged in Murder of Pregnant Brownsville Woman

BROWNSVILLE – Following a judge’s decision on Wednesday to transfer the case against a juvenile suspect to adult court, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now identifying a 17-year-old charged in connection to a December 2019 deadly shooting that claimed the life of a pregnant woman. At the request of 28th District Attorney General Garry … Continue reading Teen Charged in Murder of Pregnant Brownsville Woman

TBI Releases 2019 Law Enforcement-Related Death Study

NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released a comprehensive study detailing law enforcement-related deaths that occurred in the state in 2019. The report, released in accordance to the requirements in Tennessee Code Annotated 38-10-102, uses established definitions and methodology and provides information on qualifying incidents submitted by the state’s law enforcement agencies. Data … Continue reading TBI Releases 2019 Law Enforcement-Related Death Study

Alabama Man Charged in Marion County Homicide

JASPER – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of an Alabama man for a homicide that occurred over the weekend in Jasper. At the request of 12th District Attorney General Michael Taylor, on March 22nd, TBI Special Agents responded to a report of a shooting … Continue reading Alabama Man Charged in Marion County Homicide

Camden Woman Arrested, Charged in Double Homicide

CAMDEN – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Camden Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a Camden woman on charges connected to a double homicide. At the request of 24th District Attorney General Matt Stowe, today, TBI Agents joined the investigation into a double homicide … Continue reading Camden Woman Arrested, Charged in Double Homicide

TBI Agents Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Franklin County

At the request of 12th District Attorney General Michael Taylor, TBI Agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Franklin County. Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 11:15 Friday night, a deputy with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and an officer with the Winchester Police Department were involved in a … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Franklin County

TBI Addresses Coronavirus-Related Delays in State Firearms Background Checks

NASHVILLE – In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation would like to explain the reasons for delays customers and firearms dealers may have experienced this week while securing a firearms background check or appeal in the state, and the steps being taken to alleviate the situation. The Tennessee Instant Check … Continue reading TBI Addresses Coronavirus-Related Delays in State Firearms Background Checks