Now Hiring! TBI Announces Fleet Purchasing Manager Position

TBI is seeking interested and qualified applicants for the following position: Administrative Services – Fleet & ProcurementNashville/Davidson County1 Vacancy Job Duties:The individual in this position will manage all fleet operations for the agency, including but not limited to the following responsibilities: oversee purchasing and replacing of agency vehicles; oversee the maintenance of vehicles; register agency … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Fleet Purchasing Manager Position

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Jackson

Updated: 2/12/24 at 4:57 to reflect four individuals inside the club were found to have gunshot wounds. At the request of 26th Judicial District Attorney General Jody Pickens, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances that led to a fatal officer-involved shooting early Sunday morning involving officers with the Jackson Police Department. Preliminary information … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Jackson

Two Indicted, Charged in 2023 Marion County Homicide

SOUTH PITTSBURG – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments charging two people in connection to a 2023 homicide. On February 9, 2023, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI agents joined the South Pittsburg Police Department in a vehicle fire investigation off a steep ravine … Continue reading Two Indicted, Charged in 2023 Marion County Homicide

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Blount County

UPDATE: On February 13th, Kenneth DeHart was located in East Knoxville and taken into custody. At the request of 5th Judicial District Attorney General Ryan Desmond, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday evening involving deputies with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates that just before … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Blount County

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Hamilton County

At the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Thursday night involving officers with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates that members of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office were conducting an enforcement operation in the 4800 block … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Hamilton County

Three West Tennessee State Penitentiary Inmates Indicted in Attack of Fellow Prisoner

Updated: 2/7/24 at 1 p.m. to reflect the correct date of birth for Zakkawanda Moss as 10/22/77. RIPLEY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and investigators with the Tennessee Department of Correction has resulted in the indictment of three inmates at the West Tennessee State Penitentiary in Henning … Continue reading Three West Tennessee State Penitentiary Inmates Indicted in Attack of Fellow Prisoner

Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Openings in Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson

TBI Police Officer Protective Services Unit TBI Headquarters Davidson County 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Serves as first responder for any incident that may occur at Tennessee Bureau of Investigation facilities, or any area Tennessee Bureau of Investigation may be operating in. Performs law enforcement duties to protect themselves and others. (Including but not limited to … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Job Openings in Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson

TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Indictment of Newport Man

Updated to include the correct spelling of the subject’s last name. COCKE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Newport man. In September 2023, TBI received information from the Department of Intellectual Development and Disabilities regarding … Continue reading TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Indictment of Newport Man

McMinn Co. Woman Indicted, Charged in 2021 Arson Case

ETOWAH – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for an Etowah woman, charging her in connection to a 2021 arson at a gas station. At the request of the Etowah Police Department, TBI special agents joined the investigation into the August 7, 2021 fire at the Marathon in the 200 … Continue reading McMinn Co. Woman Indicted, Charged in 2021 Arson Case

TBI Agents Investigating Overnight Officer-Involved Shooting Near GA State Line

UPDATED 10:35 a.m., February 2nd: This release was updated to reflect minor injuries sustained by three of the law enforcement officers involved in this incident. At the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting in Hamilton County overnight, during the effort … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Overnight Officer-Involved Shooting Near GA State Line