Couple Charged, Accused of Child Neglect in Son’s Burn Injury

JOHNSON CITY – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Jonesborough couple accused of mistreating their child. At the request of 1st District Attorney General Tony Clark, TBI Agents began investigating Billy Ray and Whitney Danielle Gunter on Friday, shortly after doctors at Niswonger Children’s Hospital discovered a burn … Continue reading Couple Charged, Accused of Child Neglect in Son’s Burn Injury

Joint Investigation into Sophisticated Marijuana Operation Results in Eleven Arrests, Seizure of Drugs, Cash, Weapons

NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division with Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the DEA, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department and multiple Middle Tennessee law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of eleven individuals and the seizure of hundreds of plants and more than $100,000 in cash. The two-year investigation … Continue reading Joint Investigation into Sophisticated Marijuana Operation Results in Eleven Arrests, Seizure of Drugs, Cash, Weapons

Now Hiring! Position Available for Human Resources Technician

HR TECHNICIAN 1, HUMAN RESOURCES UNIT, TBI HEADQUARTERS JOB DUTIES Responsible for keying, correcting, and approving leave and attendance in Edison, including special overtime projects. Prepares supplementals for additional or retro-active wages and C7s for leave adjustments. Processes and keys all special leave requests, including but not limited to FMLA, Military Leave, and Sick Leave … Continue reading Now Hiring! Position Available for Human Resources Technician

Former Correctional Officer Charged with Official Misconduct, Official Oppression

JACKSON – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former McNairy County Correctional Officer on charges of official misconduct and official oppression.                                                                  In September 2015, at the request of 25th District Attorney General Mike Dunavant and McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck, TBI Special Agents … Continue reading Former Correctional Officer Charged with Official Misconduct, Official Oppression

Franklin Attorney Indicted on Forgery Charge

NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Williamson County attorney on a forgery charge.                                                                At the request of 20th District Attorney General Glenn Funk, TBI Special Agents began investigating attorney John Jay Clark on July 29, 2015, on a forgery complaint.  During … Continue reading Franklin Attorney Indicted on Forgery Charge

New TBI Studies Detail Hate Crime, Reported Crime on School Campuses

NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released two reports, detailing the volume and nature of crime identified as hate crime and crime occurring in the state’s schools. The annual studies compile crime data submitted to TBI by the state’s law enforcement agencies through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the findings … Continue reading New TBI Studies Detail Hate Crime, Reported Crime on School Campuses

Two-Year Drug Investigation Nets Ten Arrests in East Tennessee

JOHNSON CITY – A joint investigation, including Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, agents with the 2nd Judicial District Drug Task Force, the Kingsport Vice Unit, the Office of the Inspector General, and the offices of 1st District Attorney General Tony Clark and 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, has resulted in the … Continue reading Two-Year Drug Investigation Nets Ten Arrests in East Tennessee

TBI Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Chattanooga

NASHVILLE – A man from Knoxville who was added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Top Ten Most Wanted list on May 19th was arrested Tuesday afternoon in Chattanooga. Marquez Travell Billingsley, 18, was taken into custody by Agents with the TBI, U.S. Marshals and officers with the Chattanooga Police Department. The apprehension was made … Continue reading TBI Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Chattanooga

Man Arrested, Accused of Shooting Sheriff’s Deputy Following Pursuit

CHATTANOOGA – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Dunlap man accused of shooting a Sequatchie County deputy following a Wednesday night pursuit. At the request of 12th District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor, TBI Special Agents began investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting of Sequatchie County Sheriff's Department … Continue reading Man Arrested, Accused of Shooting Sheriff’s Deputy Following Pursuit

Attorney Indicted, Charged in TBI Theft Case

KNOXVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation obtained indictments today for an attorney accused of taking money from a trust account intended for his clients for his personal use. At the request of 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI Agents began investigating Conrad Mark Troutman on January 25th. During the course … Continue reading Attorney Indicted, Charged in TBI Theft Case