Chattanooga Man Added to TBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted List

  NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to the state’s Top 10 Most Wanted list, Demetrius Delaney Buchanan of Chattanooga. Demetrius Buchanan is wanted by the Chattanooga Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation on charges of First Degree Murder, Reckless Endangerment, and Employment of a Firearm during the … Continue reading Chattanooga Man Added to TBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted List

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Roane County

At the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI Agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday morning in Harriman. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. ET, when deputies with the Roane County Sheriff's Office responded to an incident at 352 Mays Valley Road.  Deputies … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Roane County

Two Arrested, Charged in Loudon Homicide

COOKEVILLE – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and detectives with the Loudon City Police Department has resulted in the arrest of two individuals, charged in the May homicide of a Loudon man. At the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson, on May 10th, TBI Agents joined … Continue reading Two Arrested, Charged in Loudon Homicide

We’re Hiring! CJIS Support Position Open in Nashville

  CJIS SUPPORT SPECIALIST CJIS SUPPORT CENTER, TBI HEADQUARTERS JOB DUTIES Reviews crime incident data at law enforcement agencies and colleges/universities in Middle Tennessee for accuracy and completeness. Prepares written reports after each review and must ensure all required steps are completed for each agency’s audit. May assist with audits of large agencies outside of … Continue reading We’re Hiring! CJIS Support Position Open in Nashville

Smyrna Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Rape, Battery

NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Smyrna man, who is charged with multiple counts of rape and battery. At the request of 16th District Attorney General Jennings Jones, on August 18th, TBI Agents began investigating allegations of sex abuse of a … Continue reading Smyrna Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Rape, Battery

12 Indicted, Arrested as Result of Joint Drug Investigation in West Tennessee

Updated 9/8 at 12:30 p.m. to include additional booking photos, and information about additional arrests. JACKSON – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and investigators with the McKenzie Police Department has resulted in the indictment of 12 people from across West and Middle Tennessee, … Continue reading 12 Indicted, Arrested as Result of Joint Drug Investigation in West Tennessee

Jailer Indicted, Accused of Assaulting Inmate & Official Misconduct

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Clarksville man accused of assaulting an inmate with a stun gun while on duty as a jailer for the Cheatham County Sheriff’s Department. At the request of 23rd District Attorney General Ray Crouch, TBI Agents began investigating Mark Bryant (DOB … Continue reading Jailer Indicted, Accused of Assaulting Inmate & Official Misconduct

Now Hiring! TBI Forensic Technician

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position. FORENSIC TECHNICIAN CODIS UNIT, NASHVILLE CRIME LABORATORY JOB DUTIES Responsible for receiving CODIS arrestee and convicted offender kits from law enforcement officials across the state of Tennessee and processing the kits as required. Searches kit information using the Tennessee Offender … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Forensic Technician

Man Charged, Accused of Trafficking Teen Girl for Commercial Sex Acts

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Human Trafficking Unit, working alongside the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, have obtained an indictment for a man accused of trafficking a 15-year-old girl for the purposes of commercial sex. During the course of the investigation, authorities determined that, in early August, Charles Denton (DOB 4-3-83) … Continue reading Man Charged, Accused of Trafficking Teen Girl for Commercial Sex Acts

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Lewis County

Updated 9:50 a.m. CT: The deceased individual has been identified as John Timmons, 67. He does not have a permanent home address. TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred late Monday night in Lewis County. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred between 10:30-11 p.m. CT, at the Thousand Trails … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Lewis County