20-Year-Old Nabbed in TBI Statutory Rape Case

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained indictments for a Rutherford County man accused of having a sexual relationship with a minor. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, TBI Special Agents began investigating Jacob Belcher on May 27th. During the course of the investigation, Special Agents determined, that from … Continue reading 20-Year-Old Nabbed in TBI Statutory Rape Case

Now Hiring! TBI Intelligence Analyst Positions

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following two positions: INTELLIGENCE ANALYST FUSION CENTER, TBI HEADQUARTERS JOB DUTIES Responsible for providing analytical support to Federal, State, and Local law enforcement agencies statewide and nationwide, in response to requests for assistance. Specifically, provides analytical aid to law enforcement through the six … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Intelligence Analyst Positions

Rutherford County Man Latest Addition to TBI Top Ten List

NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to the state’s Top Ten Most Wanted list, Edward William Tarras, Jr. of La Vergne, TN. Tarras is wanted by the Smyrna Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation after failing to appear in court last Friday, where he faced almost two dozen … Continue reading Rutherford County Man Latest Addition to TBI Top Ten List

TBI Launches New Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking

NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation officially launched a new outreach to raise awareness of human trafficking in Tennessee. The campaign, titled “IT Has To Stop,” hopes to increase awareness of human trafficking in Tennessee and beyond. The centerpiece of the campaign, ITHasToStop.com, features information, current research and statistics, video, important contacts, and … Continue reading TBI Launches New Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking

Carthage Man Arrested, Accused of Misleading Investigators in TBI Assault Case

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has arrested and charged a Carthage man accused of shooting a man and then misleading investigators about his involvement in the incident. At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, and with the assistance of the Carthage Police Department and Smith County Sheriff’s Department, TBI Special … Continue reading Carthage Man Arrested, Accused of Misleading Investigators in TBI Assault Case

Former Mental Health Facility Technician Charged with Sexually Assaulting Patient

CHATTANOOGA – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained an indictment for a former technician at a Hamilton County mental health facility for sexually assaulting a female patient there. At the request of the Chattanooga Police Department, investigators with the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation began investigating Marcus Dewayne Benford, … Continue reading Former Mental Health Facility Technician Charged with Sexually Assaulting Patient

Rutherford County Inmate Faces Additional Charge

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained an indictment for a Rutherford County jail inmate, charging him with aggravated perjury. At the request of the 16th District Attorney General William Whitesell, TBI Special Agents investigated statements made by 23-year-old Kareem Wiggins during a hearing for his probation revocation. On May 14, 2014, Wiggins, … Continue reading Rutherford County Inmate Faces Additional Charge

Clarksville Man Indicted in Attack of Robertson County Woman

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained indictments for a Clarksville man accused of entering a Millersville woman’s trailer and robbing and attacking her in June. At the request of the 19th District Attorney General John Carney, TBI Special Agents, along with officers from the Millersville Police Department, the Goodlettsville Police Department and … Continue reading Clarksville Man Indicted in Attack of Robertson County Woman

Former Teacher Accused of Misusing School Funds in TBI Theft Case

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained indictments for a former Humphreys County teacher accused of using a school-issued credit card for her personal benefit. At the request of 23rd District Attorney General Dan Alsobrooks, TBI Special Agents began investigating Heather Wardlaw on November 26, 2013. During the course of the investigation, and … Continue reading Former Teacher Accused of Misusing School Funds in TBI Theft Case

Recent Top Ten Female Fugitive Captured in Marshall County

NASHVILLE- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s recent fugitive was captured today, Lesandru Deniesh Webster of Columbia, TN. A couple of hours ago, Webster was located by agents of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, deputies of the U.S. Marshals Service, detectives of the Lewisburg Police Department and officers of the Columbia Police Department. Based on a tip … Continue reading Recent Top Ten Female Fugitive Captured in Marshall County