Murfreesboro Man Arrested, Charged in Connection to Bedford County Homicide

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside investigators from the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, have arrested and charged a Murfreesboro man in connection to a homicide earlier this month in the Shelbyville area. At the request of 17th District Attorney General Rob Carter, TBI Agents joined authorities in Bedford County … Continue reading Murfreesboro Man Arrested, Charged in Connection to Bedford County Homicide

Woman Indicted in East Tennessee Healthcare Fraud Scheme

KNOXVILLE – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a woman in connection with a case involving healthcare fraud at a former medical practice in Knoxville. In August 2009, TBI Special Agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit received information pertaining to healthcare fraud and the illegal distribution of narcotics … Continue reading Woman Indicted in East Tennessee Healthcare Fraud Scheme

Former Corrections Officers Charged with Official Misconduct

CHATTANOOGA – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of three former Bradley County corrections officers on charges of official misconduct.                                                                   At the request of 10th District Attorney General Steve Crump, on September 18th, TBI Special Agents began investigating the in-custody death of inmate Ralph Nelms … Continue reading Former Corrections Officers Charged with Official Misconduct

Knoxville Man Indicted on Child Rape Charges

COOKEVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Knoxville man in connection with a child rape case. In February, at the request of 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI Special Agents began investigating Jacob Alexander Tate on allegations of sexual misconduct involving … Continue reading Knoxville Man Indicted on Child Rape Charges

Claiborne County Man Indicted in Child’s Death

KNOXVILLE – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a Claiborne County man in connection with the death of a child. On September 6th, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Special Agents, with the assistance of the Tazewell Police Department, New Tazewell Police Department, … Continue reading Claiborne County Man Indicted in Child’s Death

Now Hiring: TBI Grants Program Manager

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position. GRANTS PROGRAM MANAGER FISCAL SERVICES, TBI HEADQUARTERS JOB DUTIES Responsible for collaborating with appropriate personnel to write, compile, and apply for state and federal grant opportunities. Completes all required semi-annual, quarterly, and close-out reports required for each grant according to … Continue reading Now Hiring: TBI Grants Program Manager

Murder Suspect Charged with Retaliation, Accused of Threatening TBI Agent

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have charged a murder suspect accused of threatening the TBI Agent who investigated the case that resulted in his charges. On December 6th, at the request of 23rd District Attorney General Ray Crouch, TBI Agent began investigating Wallace Brasel (DOB 7-26-58), an inmate of the … Continue reading Murder Suspect Charged with Retaliation, Accused of Threatening TBI Agent

Rutherford County Couple Facing Identity Theft Charges Arrested in Mississippi

NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in a Rutherford County couple being taken into custody in Mississippi on outstanding charges of identity theft from Tennessee.                                                                   At the request of 16th District Attorney General Jennings Jones, on July 14th, TBI Special Agents began investigating 36-year Jason Dewayne … Continue reading Rutherford County Couple Facing Identity Theft Charges Arrested in Mississippi

Former Treasurer Indicted in Church Theft Case

KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the indictment of a LaFollette woman accused of stealing money from the church where served as treasurer. In January 2015, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Special Agents began investigating the theft of money … Continue reading Former Treasurer Indicted in Church Theft Case

Eight Arrested in Morristown Human Trafficking Operation

KNOXVILLE – A two-day operation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Morristown Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations has resulted in the arrest of eight men on prostitution charges. The Morristown operation, called “Operation Someone Like Me”, took place last week and focused on identifying potential victims of human trafficking, while targeting … Continue reading Eight Arrested in Morristown Human Trafficking Operation