Now Hiring! TBI Announces CJIS Supervisor Opening

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions.  CJIS SUPERVISOR CJIS DIVISION DAVIDSON COUNTY 1 VACANCY Job Duties: Supervises employees in the Tennessee Instant Check Unit. Responsible for monitoring the computerized Flex-Check System daily to ensure proper functionality and identifying issues with criminal justice information and systems to … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces CJIS Supervisor Opening

Newport Man Indicted, Charged with Rape

COCKE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Newport man on a charge of rape. At the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI began investigating allegations of sexual assault involving John Shropshire (DOB: 1/12/00). During the course of … Continue reading Newport Man Indicted, Charged with Rape

Third Person Charged in Connection to Tiptonville Quadruple Murder

UPDATE (9/3/25, 10:50 AM CT): At the request of 26th Judicial District Attorney General Jody Pickens this investigation was predicated based upon the TBI fugitive investigation into Austin Drummond. During the course of that investigation, focused on Drummond’s time as a fugitive in Madison County and any related crimes that may have occurred during the search, … Continue reading Third Person Charged in Connection to Tiptonville Quadruple Murder

Jackson Man Charged with Accessory After the Fact to 1st Degree Murder in Austin Drummond case

UPDATE (9/3/25, 10:50 AM CT): At the request of 26th Judicial District Attorney General Jody Pickens this investigation was predicated based upon the TBI fugitive investigation into Austin Drummond. During the course of that investigation, focused on Drummond’s time as a fugitive in Madison County and any related crimes that may have occurred during the search, … Continue reading Jackson Man Charged with Accessory After the Fact to 1st Degree Murder in Austin Drummond case

Jackson Man Charged with Accessory After the Fact to 1st Degree Murder

UPDATE: Tanaka Brown (DOB 11/17/1995) now also faces one count of Tampering with Evidence. PREVIOUSLY POSTED. MADISON COUNTY– Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested a Jackson man Friday and charged him with Accessory After the Fact to 1st Degree Murder in connection to the ongoing search for Austin Drummond (DOB 8/31/1996). At … Continue reading Jackson Man Charged with Accessory After the Fact to 1st Degree Murder

Jamestown Man Indicted, Charged with Violation of the Tennessee Computer Crimes Act.

FENTRESS COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Jamestown man accused of violating the Tennessee Computer Crimes Act. In December of 2023, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating allegations that David Ihben (DOB 5/5/1978) was making … Continue reading Jamestown Man Indicted, Charged with Violation of the Tennessee Computer Crimes Act.

Suspect Wanted in Deaths of 4 People in Lake County

UPDATED 8/5/25 - Austin Drummond was located and arrested this morning on Windwood Drive in Jackson. The photos below, taken by TBI, as he was being transported to jail. PREVIOUSLY POSTED: UPDATE: The U.S. Marshals Office is now offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Austin Drummond. PREVIOUSLY … Continue reading Suspect Wanted in Deaths of 4 People in Lake County

NOW HIRING: TBI Police Officer (4 Positions)

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. TBI POLICE OFFICERProtective Services Unit4 Vacancies (Nashville: 2, Chattanooga: 1, and Jackson: 1) Monthly Salary: $4,450 - $6,658Job Duties:Serves as first responder for any incident that may occur at Tennessee Bureau of Investigation facilities, or any area Tennessee Bureau of … Continue reading NOW HIRING: TBI Police Officer (4 Positions)

Wanted Man Arrested, Charged Following Discovery of Hoax Weapons

MORGAN COUNTY – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested a Harriman man accused of possessing prohibited weapons. At the request of 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI agents began investigating the discovery on Thursday afternoon. Earlier in the day, two private fugitive recovery agents attempted to take Tommy Cooper … Continue reading Wanted Man Arrested, Charged Following Discovery of Hoax Weapons

TBI Agents Investigating Morgan County Officer-Involved Shooting

At the request of 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting on Thursday morning in Wartburg involving the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates the shooting happened at approximately 11:45 at a home in the 200 block of CCC Road, where deputies responded … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Morgan County Officer-Involved Shooting