Newport Woman Nabbed in TBI Election Perjury Case

JOHNSON CITY – Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a Cocke County woman accused of perjuring herself in pursuit of reelection. At the request of 4th District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI Special Agents began investigating Newport Alderwoman Kathy Darlene Holt on October 23rd. During the course of the … Continue reading Newport Woman Nabbed in TBI Election Perjury Case

McMinn County Man Charged in Assault of his Father-in-Law

CHATTANOOGA - Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a McMinn County man charged with assaulting his father-in-law. At the request of 10th District Attorney General Steve Crump, TBI Special Agents began investigating William Casey Pittman, an enforcement officer for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, on September 30, 2014. During … Continue reading McMinn County Man Charged in Assault of his Father-in-Law

Sumner County Furniture Store Owner Charged with Forging Credit Applications

NASHVILLE – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Sumner County man charged with falsifying documents and applying for credit in the names of some of his former customers. At the request of 18th District Attorney General Ray Whitley, TBI Special Agents and officers with the Portland Police Department … Continue reading Sumner County Furniture Store Owner Charged with Forging Credit Applications

Bedford County Man Nabbed in TBI Child Porn Investigation

NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Bedford County man accused of possessing child pornography. Acting on an investigative lead from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, TBI Special Agents began investigating Rodger Lee Mader on April 19th. During the course of the investigation, Agents … Continue reading Bedford County Man Nabbed in TBI Child Porn Investigation

TBI Launches Innovative Program to Protect Agents, Forensic Scientists from Fentanyl Risks

NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation launched a program to provide a potentially life-saving resource to its Special Agents who might come into contact with fentanyl. In recent years, law enforcement agencies across the country have reported an increase in exposure to the powerful and potentially deadly painkiller, primarily in heroin recoveries. In … Continue reading TBI Launches Innovative Program to Protect Agents, Forensic Scientists from Fentanyl Risks

Murfreesboro Man Charged with Soliciting Statutory Rape of a Minor

NASHVILLE – An investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Rutherford County man charged with Solicitation of Especially Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and Solicitation of Statutory Rape of a Minor. TBI Special Agents began an investigation on February 26th, acting on information from the … Continue reading Murfreesboro Man Charged with Soliciting Statutory Rape of a Minor

Now Hiring! Positions Open for TBI Accountant, Law Enforcement Information Coordinator Trainer

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following two positions: ACCOUNTANT 2, TBI HEADQUARTERS JOB DUTIES Responsible for auditing and processing employee expense claims and making sure travel paperwork is in order, including the payment of any applicable training and registration fees. Audits and processes confidential funds for Special Agents. … Continue reading Now Hiring! Positions Open for TBI Accountant, Law Enforcement Information Coordinator Trainer

Culleoka Man Charged with Kidnapping, Assaulting Woman

NASHVILLE – Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation served an arrest warrant on a Culleoka man today, charging him with the Aggravated Kidnapping and Aggravated Assault of his former girlfriend. On the morning of October 14th, at the request of 17th District Attorney General Robert Carter and the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, TBI agents … Continue reading Culleoka Man Charged with Kidnapping, Assaulting Woman

Decatur County Man Indicted in Holly Bobo Case

JACKSON – Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment in the ongoing investigation of the murder of Holly Bobo, charging a Decatur County man with Rape. Since Holly disappeared from her home on April 13, 2011, TBI Special Agents, collaborating with the 24th District Attorney General’s office and the Decatur … Continue reading Decatur County Man Indicted in Holly Bobo Case

TBI Case Leads to Indictments for Murfreesboro Man Accused of Pointing Shotgun at Deputies

NASHVILLE – Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a Rutherford County man accused of pointing a weapon at two Sheriff’s deputies. At the request of then-16th District Attorney General Bill Whitesell, TBI Special Agents began investigating the May 6th officer-involved shooting of Jeffery T. Newton. Earlier that day, Newton’s wife … Continue reading TBI Case Leads to Indictments for Murfreesboro Man Accused of Pointing Shotgun at Deputies