UPDATED 3/28/17 at 7:20am: The scene was cleared around 3 am Tuesday. In addition to the Special Agents who initially responded to the scene to conduct interviews, the Violent Crimes Response Team of Special Agent/ Forensic Scientists also responded. The forensic scientists collected evidence at the scene, and will take it back to the lab … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Lewisburg
Joint Investigation Results in Arrest of Sumner County Doctor
NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the 18th Judicial District Drug Task Force and the Gallatin Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a Hendersonville doctor on prescription-related charges. In February, investigators with the 18th Judicial Drug Task Force began investigating complaints that Dr. Lawrence Joseph Valdez … Continue reading Joint Investigation Results in Arrest of Sumner County Doctor
$24,000 Reward Offered in Hardeman County Cold Case
UPDATED: A photo of the victim, Michael Bell, has been added to the end of this post. NASHVILLE – Representatives from the offices of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the 25th District Attorney General and the Hardeman County Sheriff today announced the creation of a $24-thousand reward, in an effort … Continue reading $24,000 Reward Offered in Hardeman County Cold Case
Afton Woman Charged in Greene County Homicide
JOHNSON CITY – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the indictment of an Afton woman on murder charges. On August 21st, at the request of 3rd District Attorney General Dan Armstrong, TBI Special Agents joined the Greene County Sheriff’s Office … Continue reading Afton Woman Charged in Greene County Homicide
Now hiring! Biometrics Examiner
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: BIOMETRICS EXAMINER 1 CJIS DIVISION, TBI HEADQUARTERS 1 VACANCY JOB DUTIES Responsible for monitoring fingerprint submissions from criminal justice and non-criminal justice agencies (for example: poor quality prints, demographic information, fingerprint verification, etc.). Utilizes the appropriate databases to process data, … Continue reading Now hiring! Biometrics Examiner
AMBER Alert Update 5: Elizabeth Thomas
One week after issuing an AMBER Alert for Elizabeth Thomas, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation remains hopeful and committed to its efforts to reunite the young girl with her family, friends, and community, as the search for her and her alleged kidnapper continues. Thomas, 15, disappeared on Monday, March 13th and is believed to have been … Continue reading AMBER Alert Update 5: Elizabeth Thomas
TBI Special Agents Investigating Lebanon Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATED 3/20/17 at 8:04pm: The individual who was shot has been identified as Christian Andrew Whitten Galindo, DOB 3/19/1993. His condition is not believed to be life-threatening. At the request of District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting that happened Monday afternoon in Wilson County. Preliminary … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Lebanon Officer-Involved Shooting
AMBER Alert Update 4: Elizabeth Thomas
One week ago today, Elizabeth Thomas vanished from Columbia, Tennessee. Our efforts to locate her – and the man believed to have kidnapped her – remain active and ongoing, but to this point have produced no credible sightings or actionable information about their whereabouts. The individuals could be anywhere, and the TBI continues to urge … Continue reading AMBER Alert Update 4: Elizabeth Thomas
AMBER Alert Update 3: Elizabeth Thomas
Efforts to locate missing high school freshman Elizabeth Thomas remain active and ongoing as the concern about her relationship with former teacher Tad Cummins – and his intentions for her – only heighten the urgency surrounding this ongoing AMBER Alert in Tennessee and Alabama. Thomas, 15, disappeared on Monday, March 13th and is believed to … Continue reading AMBER Alert Update 3: Elizabeth Thomas
Grundy County Man Indicted on Charges of Theft, Insurance Fraud
CHATTANOOGA – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a Tracy City man on insurance fraud charges. In August 2015, at the request of 12th District Attorney General Michael Taylor, TBI Special Agents began investigating allegations of fraud involving Troy E. Shrum, an insurance agent … Continue reading Grundy County Man Indicted on Charges of Theft, Insurance Fraud
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