RUTHERFORD COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and narcotics detectives with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of three Nashville residents on drug charges. Based upon information obtained during an investigation into the sale of methamphetamine, Special Agents and … Continue reading Rutherford County Methamphetamine Investigation Results in Arrests
Former Hancock County Corrections Officer Indicted in TBI Misconduct Case
HANCOCK COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Hancock County corrections officer accused of having sexual contact with an inmate. In February, at the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI Agents began investigating Jacob Cole Heck (DOB 8/27/94). … Continue reading Former Hancock County Corrections Officer Indicted in TBI Misconduct Case
TBI Arson Case Yields Arrest of Perry County Man
LINDEN – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Linden man in connection to a fire at a Perry County business. TBI Agents began investigating the fire at All American Sports Bar on Monday, shortly after firefighters responded to the scene on Airport Ridge Road in Linden. During the … Continue reading TBI Arson Case Yields Arrest of Perry County Man
Murfreesboro Drug Investigation Results in Multiple Arrests
RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration Tactical Diversion Unit, and detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department has resulted in the arrests of multiple individuals who were indicted on a variety of drug-related charges. In late … Continue reading Murfreesboro Drug Investigation Results in Multiple Arrests
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Memphis
*UPDATED 6/13/19 at 12:56 p.m. CT: Correction on the address to 2000 block from 2700 block. *UPDATED 6/13/19 at 8:16 a.m. CT: The deceased individual has been identified as Brandon Webber (DOB: 12/4/98). MEMPHIS - At the request of 30th District Attorney General Amy Weirich, TBI Agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Memphis
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Sullivan County
Updated 06/10/19 at 10:10 p.m. ET: The deputy who sustained injuries was released from the hospital this evening. At the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI Agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday afternoon in Sullivan County. Preliminary information indicates that just before 1:30, deputies with the … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Sullivan County
TBI Releases Annual Hate Crime & LEOKA Reports
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released two publications, detailing the volume and nature of hate crime in Tennessee and violence directed toward the state’s law enforcement officers. Among the findings of ‘Tennessee Hate Crime 2018’: Overall, the number of incidents indicated as bias-motivated increased by 1.0%. Property-crime related offenses accounted for 24.9%, … Continue reading TBI Releases Annual Hate Crime & LEOKA Reports
Jackson-Madison County Saturation by Multiple Agencies Nets 33 Arrests
JACKSON – A multi-agency, two-day operation focusing on illegal drug and gang activity in the city of Jackson and Madison County has resulted in the arrest or citation of 33 individuals. The charges include attempted murder, reentering the United States after being removed for committing felonies, drug possession and weapons counts. Four weapons and various … Continue reading Jackson-Madison County Saturation by Multiple Agencies Nets 33 Arrests
Authorities Seek Information About Kidnapping Suspect Possibly Connected to Additional Crimes
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Clarksville Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in an ongoing investigation into a man who may be connected to more than the one crime for which he already faces charges. At the request of 19th District Attorney General John Carney, TBI Agents joined the investigation … Continue reading Authorities Seek Information About Kidnapping Suspect Possibly Connected to Additional Crimes
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Bristol
Updated 06/07/19 at 2:35 p.m. ET: The individual involved in this incident has died. He's been identified as Jason Nash (DOB 04/24/73), of Bristol. At the request of 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI Agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday morning in Bristol. Preliminary information indicates that just … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Bristol
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