Two Kingsport Men Charged with Rape, Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Updated 9/24/19 at 12.05 p.m. ET:  A third person, who was a juvenile at the time of the incident, has been charged with Especially Aggravated Exploitation of a Minor and Tampering with Evidence via a juvenile petition. KINGSPORT – A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Kingsport Police Department has resulted … Continue reading Two Kingsport Men Charged with Rape, Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Harriman Man Arrested, Charged in Shooting Death of Rockwood Man

ROCKWOOD – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside officers from the Rockwood Police Department, have arrested and charged a Harriman man in connection to the death of a man early Tuesday morning. At the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI Agents joined the investigation into the shooting death … Continue reading Harriman Man Arrested, Charged in Shooting Death of Rockwood Man

Memphis Woman Indicted on Theft and TennCare Fraud Charges

MEMPHIS – An investigation by Special Agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Memphis woman on charges of fraud and theft. At the request of the Division of TennCare’s Office of Program Integrity Unit in December of 2016, TBI Agents … Continue reading Memphis Woman Indicted on Theft and TennCare Fraud Charges

Westmoreland Police Officer Faces Assault Charge

SUMNER COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Westmoreland Police Officer on an assault charge. At the request of 18th District Attorney General Ray Whitley, on August 9th, TBI Agents began investigating an allegation of excessive use of force against Westmoreland Police … Continue reading Westmoreland Police Officer Faces Assault Charge

Now Hiring! TBI Criminal History Examiner 1

The TBI seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position. CRIMINAL HISTORY EXAMINER 1  Criminal Records Unit  This position is based at TBI Headquarters in Nashville. Monthly Salary: $1,874 - $2,998 Job Duties: Responsible for performing entry level criminal history examination work, to include verifying and updating criminal history information for dispositions, diversions, fingerprint … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Criminal History Examiner 1

Jailer Arrested, Charged with Introduction of Contraband

DUNLAP – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a now former jailer at the Sequatchie County Jail, who stands accused of bringing methamphetamine into the facility. On August 6th, while interviewing Nicole Brianna Harmon (DOB 2-13-1998) at the jail in connection to another, ongoing TBI investigation, Special Agents saw … Continue reading Jailer Arrested, Charged with Introduction of Contraband

Joint Human Trafficking Investigation Results in Four Arrests

CLEVELAND – An investigation by Special Agents with the Human Trafficking Unit of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, detectives with the Cleveland Police Department, and investigators with the Bradley County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the arrest of two Tennessee men, and two men from Georgia. Over a three-day period beginning August 15th, as part … Continue reading Joint Human Trafficking Investigation Results in Four Arrests

Now Hiring! TBI Special Agent Criminal Investigator 1

The TBI seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 Criminal Investigation Division & Drug Investigation Division Criminal Investigation positions are available in the following counties: Cumberland, Dickson, Franklin, Lawrence, Marion, Overton, Sullivan, Sumner Drug Investigation positions are available in the following counties: Dyer, Union Monthly Salary: $3,777-$5,860 … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Special Agent Criminal Investigator 1

TBI Agents Investigating Clinton Officer-Involved Shooting

Updated 8/20/19 at 1:20 p.m. ET to include details about the 911 call. Updated 8/14/19 at 10:45 a.m. ET: The deceased individual has been identified as Jerry Orlando Weaver (12/01/67), of Clinton. At the request of 7th District Attorney General Dave Clark, TBI Agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Clinton Officer-Involved Shooting

TBI Reward Offered in 2001 Paris Homicide

PARIS – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation along with investigators with the Paris Police Department are seeking information in a Paris cold case homicide. On June 8, 2001, the Paris Police Department responded to a home at 322 Rison Street in Paris, where investigators found Etta Etheridge (DOB: 4/6/29) inside unresponsive.  Her … Continue reading TBI Reward Offered in 2001 Paris Homicide