UPDATE (6/10/25, 9:00 AM CT): The individual who died as a result of this incident has been identified as 48-year-old Keith Lee West III. At the request of 20th Judicial District Attorney General Glenn Funk, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of a fatal officer-involved shooting Monday morning involving the Metropolitan Nashville Police … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Nashville Officer-Involved Shooting
Alabama Man Indicted on Additional Charges in Connection to Bristol Cold Case
SULLIVAN COUNTY - An Alabama man who was arrested earlier this year in connection to the murder of a Bristol man has been indicted on additional charges. In March, Christopher James Havrilla (DOB: 8/6/72) was indicted for the murder of 24-year-old Cody Scott Matney, who disappeared from a business along West State Street in Bristol … Continue reading Alabama Man Indicted on Additional Charges in Connection to Bristol Cold Case
TBI Agents Investigating Cookeville Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting involving the Cookeville Police Department. Preliminary information indicates the incident happened at approximately 10:38 on Sunday night on the 2000 block of N. Willow Avenue, where officers responded to serve a domestic … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Cookeville Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI Agents Investigating Sullivan County Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATED 6/9/25 at 9:15 a.m. – The deceased individual has been identified as Austin Walters (DOB: 09/18/03). PREVIOUSLY POSTED: At the request of 2nd Judicial District Attorney General Barry Staubus, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting in Sullivan County. Preliminary information indicates the incident happened at approximately 10:19 on … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Sullivan County Officer-Involved Shooting
Clarksville Police Officer Charged with Child Abuse
MONTGOMERY COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Clarksville police officer. On June 5th, at the request of 19th Judicial District Attorney General Robert Nash, TBI special agents began investigating allegations of child abuse involving Clarksville police officer Isaac Barretto (DOB 4/29/1999). During the course … Continue reading Clarksville Police Officer Charged with Child Abuse
Ongoing Drug Investigation in Knox County Leads to Three Arrests, Seizure of Fentanyl and Firearms
KNOX COUNTY – An ongoing investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the 9th Judicial District Drug Task Force, and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of three people and the seizure of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, and firearms. On June 5th, as part … Continue reading Ongoing Drug Investigation in Knox County Leads to Three Arrests, Seizure of Fentanyl and Firearms
TBI Agents Arrest, Charge Dickson Woman in Benton County Arson Investigation
BENTON COUNTY – Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents specializing in fire investigations, working alongside the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, have arrested and charged a Dickson woman in connection with an arson investigation. On June 3rd, agents began investigating a suspicious camper fire, in which an individual was injured, in the 60 block of Highlander Lane … Continue reading TBI Agents Arrest, Charge Dickson Woman in Benton County Arson Investigation
NOW HIRING: Interim Criminal Intelligence Analyst 1
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: Interim Criminal Intelligence Analyst 1 Criminal Investigation Division 1 Vacancy: Cookeville Regional Office Job Duties: Provides analytical support to locate offenders; when necessary, provides relevant case support to law enfacement personnel across the state and enter eligible information into Violent … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Interim Criminal Intelligence Analyst 1
TBI Agents Investigating Sweetwater Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an early morning officer-involved shooting in Sweetwater. Preliminary information indicates the incident happened at approximately 12:55 Thursday morning at a home in the 100 block Camp Hill Road, where Monroe County deputies responded to a report … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Sweetwater Officer-Involved Shooting
Cybertip Leads to Arrest of Lawrence County Man on Statutory Rape Charges
LAWRENCE COUNTY – TBI special agents with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad have arrested and charged a Lawrence County man in connection to an ongoing sexual exploitation case. On May 30th, agents received a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) containing information about a woman detailing sexual exploitation and … Continue reading Cybertip Leads to Arrest of Lawrence County Man on Statutory Rape Charges
