Two Men Arrested, Charged in Connection to Toone, TN Double Homicide

JACKSON – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged two men in connection to a double homicide last week in Toone, Tennessee. On Friday, at the request of 25th District Attorney General Mike Dunavant, TBI Agents began investigating the deaths of Joe “Joe Duke” Robertson and Javarrie “Joe Joe” Robertson … Continue reading Two Men Arrested, Charged in Connection to Toone, TN Double Homicide

Three Florida Men Charged in Tennessee Theft Scheme

NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and multiple law enforcement partners in Florida has resulted in the arrest of three men on theft-related charges. At the initial request of 22nd District Attorney General Brent Cooper, TBI Special Agents began investigating information that Gopalbhai Shivramdas Patel, Riptesh Hasmukhlal Patel … Continue reading Three Florida Men Charged in Tennessee Theft Scheme

TBI Top 10 Fugitive Captured in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA - A fugitive on the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Top 10 Most Wanted list, Christopher Christian Padgett, was captured Friday morning in Chattanooga. Padgett was located early this morning at a residence on South Street in Chattanooga. He was arrested by TBI Special Agents, marshals with the U.S. Marshals Service Smoky Mountain Fugitive Task … Continue reading TBI Top 10 Fugitive Captured in Chattanooga

Kentucky Man Facing Charges in Officer-Involved Shooting Incident

KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Kentucky man on aggravated assault and drug charges. On August 7th, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Special Agents began investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer involved shooting that occurred … Continue reading Kentucky Man Facing Charges in Officer-Involved Shooting Incident

Helenwood Man Charged with Aggravated Assault on Officers

KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Helenwood man on aggravated assault charges involving two officers. On July 18th, at the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Special Agents began investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer involved shooting that … Continue reading Helenwood Man Charged with Aggravated Assault on Officers

TBI Accepting Entries for National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is calling all 5th graders from across the state to participate in the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) 2017 National Missing Children’s Day poster contest by entering at the state level for a chance to be selected as the national winner and awarded a free trip to … Continue reading TBI Accepting Entries for National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest

Madisonville Man Indicted in Felony Vandalism Case

CHATTANOOGA – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Madisonville man on vandalism charges. In August 2015, at the request of 10th District Attorney General Steve Crump, TBI Special Agents began investigating a report of product vandalism at the Yamaha Jet Boat Manufacturing plant in … Continue reading Madisonville Man Indicted in Felony Vandalism Case

Weakley County Man Charged with Arson and Insurance Fraud

JACKSON– A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee Fire Investigative Services and the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the arrest of a Sharon man on charges of arson and insurance fraud. On September 25th, TBI Special Agents joined investigators with TFIS to investigate the circumstances surrounding a … Continue reading Weakley County Man Charged with Arson and Insurance Fraud

Now Hiring! Criminal History Examiner

CRIMINAL HISTORY EXAMINER 1 TENNESSEE INSTANT CHECK SYSTEM UNIT, TBI HEADQUARTERS 1 VACANCY JOB DUTIES Responsible for performing entry level criminal history examination work, to include verifying and updating criminal history information for dispositions, diversions, fingerprint submissions, and/or expungement orders. Performs background checks for local and/or state law enforcement agencies, Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs), attorneys, … Continue reading Now Hiring! Criminal History Examiner

Hardin Man Arrested, Charged in TBI Hoax Explosives Investigation

JACKSON – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Savannah man accused of creating hoax devices found in his home during a fire investigation. At the request of 24th District Attorney General Matthew Stowe, TBI Agents, along with authorities from Tennessee Fire Investigative Services, began investigating this case on … Continue reading Hardin Man Arrested, Charged in TBI Hoax Explosives Investigation