Former Police Officer and Wife Charged Following Child Abuse Investigation

HENRY COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a now-former Paris police officer and his wife accused of child abuse and neglect. On April 10th, at the request of 24th Judicial District Attorney General Neil Thompson, TBI special agents joined the Department of Children’s Services … Continue reading Former Police Officer and Wife Charged Following Child Abuse Investigation

Knoxville Man Arrested, Charged in Hancock County Arson Investigation

HANCOCK COUNTY -  A joint investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Knoxville man in connection to a residential fire that occurred earlier this year. In February, TBI special agent fire investigators joined the Hancock County Sheriff’s … Continue reading Knoxville Man Arrested, Charged in Hancock County Arson Investigation

Joint Human Trafficking Operation Yields Nine Arrests

HENDERSONVILLE – An undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Hendersonville Police Department, the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, members of the 18th  Judicial Drug Task Force, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Office of 18th Judicial District Attorney General Ray Whitley has led to the arrest of nine individuals.  On April 11th … Continue reading Joint Human Trafficking Operation Yields Nine Arrests

Lincoln County Man Charged in TBI Child Exploitation Case

LINCOLN COUNTY – Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad have obtained indictments charging an Ardmore man in connection to an ongoing child exploitation case. In 2023, agents received a tip concerning a subject using the online messaging platform Kik to talk about sexually abusing children and share … Continue reading Lincoln County Man Charged in TBI Child Exploitation Case

NOW HIRING! TBI Special Agent – Drug Investigation Division Criminal Investigator 1, Middle Tennessee

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 Drug Investigation Division 1 Vacancy: Perry County | Lewis County | Hickman County Job Duties: Responsible for conducting criminal investigations, processing crime scenes, and developing prosecutable criminal cases against persons who violate state and … Continue reading NOW HIRING! TBI Special Agent – Drug Investigation Division Criminal Investigator 1, Middle Tennessee

Chester County Man Arrested, Charged with Second Degree Murder

CHESTER COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Chester County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a man on a charge of second-degree murder. On April 2nd, at the request of 26th Judicial District Attorney General Jody Pickens, TBI special agents joined deputies with the Chester … Continue reading Chester County Man Arrested, Charged with Second Degree Murder

TBI Agents Arrest, Charge Crockett County Woman in Bells Arson Investigation

CROCKETT COUNTY – Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents specializing in fire investigations, working alongside the Crockett County Sheriff’s Office, have arrested and charged a Crockett County woman in connection with an arson investigation. On April 1st, agents began investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed a recreational vehicle at a home in the 4900 block … Continue reading TBI Agents Arrest, Charge Crockett County Woman in Bells Arson Investigation

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Bedford County

At the request of 17th Judicial District Attorney General Rob Carter, TBI special agents continue to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday evening involving deputies with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates two Bedford County deputies were responding to a 911 call about a suicidal person who was making threats, when they … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Bedford County

TBI Agents Arrest, Charge Meigs County Man in Georgetown Arson Investigation

GEORGETOWN– Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents specializing in fire investigations, working alongside the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office, have arrested and charged a Georgetown man in connection with an arson investigation. On June 15, 2023, agents began investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed a detached garage at a home in the 3000 block of Sugar … Continue reading TBI Agents Arrest, Charge Meigs County Man in Georgetown Arson Investigation

Trooper Indicted on Tampering with Evidence, Official Misconduct, and Accessory After the Fact Charges

BLEDSOE COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper. On August 8, 2024, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving Jeremy Wayne Newcome (DOB: 12/26/1976). The investigation revealed that Newcome, … Continue reading Trooper Indicted on Tampering with Evidence, Official Misconduct, and Accessory After the Fact Charges