CHATTANOOGA – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a Jasper man, who stands accused of assaulting a jail inmate while on-duty as a corrections officer in Marion County. At the request of 12th District Attorney General Mike Taylor, TBI Agents began investigating an alleged assault of an inmate … Continue reading Former Corrections Officer Indicted, Accused of Assaulting Inmate
Information Communication Specialist Position Open at TBI Headquarters
TBI JOB OPENING - CRIME INFORMATION COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST TENNESSEE INFORMATION ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM (TIES) UNIT TBI HEADQUARTERS 1 VACANCY 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 Information Center (NCIC) entries and other TIES transactions. Monitors and … Continue reading Information Communication Specialist Position Open at TBI Headquarters
TBI Launches New Crime Data Platform, CrimeInsight TOPS
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has launched a new, online tool to better help the public track crime in their communities. The CrimeInsight TOPS (Theme-Oriented Public Site) platform allows users to quickly navigate through key data submitted by the state’s law enforcement agencies through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). On the … Continue reading TBI Launches New Crime Data Platform, CrimeInsight TOPS
Three Charged with Murder Following TBI, GBI Joint Investigation
NASHVILLE – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of three individuals who are charged in the murder of a Tennessee man whose body was found in Georgia. At the request of 20th District Attorney General Glenn Funk, … Continue reading Three Charged with Murder Following TBI, GBI Joint Investigation
TBI Seeking Public’s Help in Locating Individual Wanted on Felony Forgery, Lien Charges
UPDATED 3/26/25: Mark Anthony McConnell was located and arrested by authorities in Galax, Virginia. KNOXVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public’s assistance in locating an individual wanted on numerous felony charges related to filing false liens and forgery. Mark Anthony McConnell (DOB 7/25/56), of Knoxville, is wanted by the Tennessee Bureau … Continue reading TBI Seeking Public’s Help in Locating Individual Wanted on Felony Forgery, Lien Charges
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Clarksville
At the request of 19th District Attorney General John Carney, TBI Agents continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting in Clarksville. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred at approximately 12:00 AM Friday morning and resulted from the search for James Decoursey (DOB 1-24-83), who was the suspect in a fatal shooting of an … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Clarksville
New TBI Study Details Law Enforcement-Related Deaths in 2017
NASHVILLE – Today, for the first time, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released a comprehensive study detailing law enforcement-related deaths in the state. The report, released in accordance to the requirements set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated § 38-10-102, uses established definitions and methodology and provides information on qualifying incidents submitted by the state’s … Continue reading New TBI Study Details Law Enforcement-Related Deaths in 2017
Joint Drug Operation Nets Multiple Arrests in Morristown
JOHNSON CITY – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Morristown Police Department has resulted in the indictment of multiple individuals on a variety of drug-related charges. The coordinated operation conducted in and around the Morristown area focused on the sale and delivery … Continue reading Joint Drug Operation Nets Multiple Arrests in Morristown
Third Person Charged in 2017 Hardin County Fire
JACKSON – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee Fire Investigation Services and Hardin County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the indictment and arrest of an Alabama man, making him the third person to be charged in connection with the 2017 fire. At the request of 24th District … Continue reading Third Person Charged in 2017 Hardin County Fire
Man Arrested, Charged in Connection to Monday Arson
MCMINNVILLE – A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Department, and Tennessee Fire Investigation Services has resulted in the arrest of a Morrison man in connection to an arson in McMinnville. On Monday, Warren County authorities responded to a reported camper trailer fire in the 100 block of Bivens … Continue reading Man Arrested, Charged in Connection to Monday Arson
