At the request of 4th Judicial District Attorney General James Dunn, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred overnight in Cocke County. Preliminary information indicates that just before 1:00 a.m. Friday, deputies with the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office spotted a vehicle being driven by an individual known to have an … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Cocke County
NOW HIRING! Forensic Technician 1, and Procurement Officer 1
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. FORENSIC TECHNICIAN 1 Forensic Biology UnitJackson Laboratory - Madison County1 Vacancy Summary: Responsible for receiving forensic evidence into the laboratory from law enforcement officers. Advises submitting agencies on recommended laboratory testing of evidence and notifies submitting agencies or individuals to … Continue reading NOW HIRING! Forensic Technician 1, and Procurement Officer 1
TBI Agents Investigating Use of Force Incident in Jackson County
At the request of 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson, TBI special agents are investigating a use of force shooting incident that occurred Wednesday night, involving deputies with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates that Jackson County deputies went to an address on Twin Tower Road in Gainesboro for a court-ordered eviction. … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Use of Force Incident in Jackson County
TBI Agents Investigating Haywood County Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 28th Judicial District Attorney General Frederick Agee, TBI special agents continue to investigate a shooting Saturday night involving a deputy of the Haywood County Sheriff's Office. Preliminary information indicates the shooting happened shortly after 10:00 in the 3700 block of Windrow Road in Brownsville. A deputy approached a crashed vehicle with … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Haywood County Officer-Involved Shooting
Paris Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
HENRY COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) squad into a CyberTip received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has resulted in the arrest of a Paris man. On October 18th, TBI agents along with Homeland Security Investigations, the Henry … Continue reading Paris Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
TBI Agents Investigating Rutherford County Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 16th Judicial District Attorney General Jennings Jones, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of a shooting early Wednesday morning involving deputies from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office. Preliminary information indicates the shooting happened at approximately 1:40 Wednesday morning along Interstate 24 near mile marker 86, where deputies conducted a … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Rutherford County Officer-Involved Shooting
Former Sullivan County Deputy Court Clerk Indicted, Accused of Tampering with Government Records
SULLIVAN COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Sullivan County deputy court clerk on felony charges. At the request of District Attorney General Pro Tem D. Michael Dunavant, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Valerie L. Greene. Dunavant was … Continue reading Former Sullivan County Deputy Court Clerk Indicted, Accused of Tampering with Government Records
Sumner County Caregiver Charged with Sexual Assault and Neglect of Vulnerable Adult
GALLATIN - A Sumner County caregiver has been charged following an investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division, Adult Protective Services, and the Gallatin Police Department, into the sexual assault and neglect of a vulnerable adult. In June 2024, TBI agents began investigating allegations against Boris Whitworth (DOB: … Continue reading Sumner County Caregiver Charged with Sexual Assault and Neglect of Vulnerable Adult
Former Officer Indicted, Accused of DUI and Possession of a Handgun While Intoxicated
MARION COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former Jasper police officer. On July 29th, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving a Jasper police officer. During the investigation, agents … Continue reading Former Officer Indicted, Accused of DUI and Possession of a Handgun While Intoxicated
TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrests of Two Memphis Woman
MEMPHIS - Two Memphis women face charges of TennCare fraud and theft of property following an investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. In August 2023, TBI’s MFCD special agents received a fraud referral from the TennCare Office of Program Integrity, alleging that a licensed professional … Continue reading TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrests of Two Memphis Woman
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