DAVIDSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of an Indiana man, charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. In April 2020, TBI special agents received a cybertip from NCMEC (National Center for Missing and Exploited Children) from a social media app, that reported … Continue reading Cybertip Leads to Arrest on Sexual Exploitation Charges
Two Job Openings Announced at TBI Jackson Facility
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations is seeking interested and qualified candidates for the following positions: CJIS SUPPORT SPECIALIST Law Enforcement Support Unit (LESU) 1 Vacancy, Madison County Job Duties: Minimum Qualifications: Responsible for scheduling and performing audits in West, TN for TIES/NCIC, to ensure compliance with state and national audit standards in the West half … Continue reading Two Job Openings Announced at TBI Jackson Facility
TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest of Social Worker
PARIS – An investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Paris woman. In January 2020, TBI received information from the TennCare Office of Program Integrity (OPI) regarding suspected TennCare fraud involving a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. During the course … Continue reading TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest of Social Worker
Juveniles Charged with Aggravated Burglary, Vandalism in Attempted Arson
LEXINGTON – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation with the assistance of the Henderson County Fire Department and Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, has resulted in the arrest of two juveniles in connection to an Attempted Arson in Lexington earlier this week. On March 18th, the Henderson County Fire … Continue reading Juveniles Charged with Aggravated Burglary, Vandalism in Attempted Arson
We’re Hiring: Three Positions Announced at TBI Headquarters
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following positions: CRIME INFORMATION COMMUNICATION SPECIALISTTennessee Information Enforcement System (TIES) UnitTBI Headquarters/Davidson County2 Vacancies Job Duties:Responsible for monitoring the TIES computer system to ensure law enforcement agencies and databases are connected and working. Assists law enforcement agencies with National Crime Information Center (NCIC) … Continue reading We’re Hiring: Three Positions Announced at TBI Headquarters
Ongoing Joint Investigation Leads to Human Trafficking Arrest
NASHVILLE – An ongoing joint investigation into a multinational criminal organization linked to human trafficking in Middle Tennessee has led to the arrest of a second person from Murfreesboro. In the fall of 2023, TBI special agents assigned to TBI’s specialized Human Trafficking Unit developed information that led to the arrest of Yilibeth Rivero De … Continue reading Ongoing Joint Investigation Leads to Human Trafficking Arrest
AMBER Alert status – Sebastian Rogers
Updated 2/25/2025 - February 26th marks one year since then-15-year-old Sebastian Rogers was reported missing from his Sumner County home. That morning, the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office issued a missing persons report to begin efforts to locate Sebastian. A TBI Endangered Child Alert was pushed out, and was then elevated to a statewide AMBER Alert. … Continue reading AMBER Alert status – Sebastian Rogers
Rockwood Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge in Cumberland Co Shooting
CUMBERLAND COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, detectives with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department, and the 13th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office into a shooting Monday has resulted in an arrest. On March 11th, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI agents joined … Continue reading Rockwood Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge in Cumberland Co Shooting
TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Jamestown
UPDATED 3/14/24 at 4:15 p.m. ET: The deceased individual has been identified as Raul Portugal (DOB: 4/20/76). UPDATED 4/10/24 at 2:20 p.m. ET to clarify the series of events when officers arrived to the scene. At the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Jamestown
Job Openings Announced at TBI offices in Knoxville and Nashville
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: TBI SPECIAL AGENT-FORENSIC SCIENTIST 1 FIREARMS UNIT Job Duties: Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and composing technical laboratory reports describing the results of tests. Uses and maintains advanced scientific instrumentation. … Continue reading Job Openings Announced at TBI offices in Knoxville and Nashville
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