Lewisburg Man Arrested, Charged in TBI ICAC Case

LEWISBURG – Special agents assigned to TBI’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad have arrested and charged a Lewisburg man accused of sending child sexual abuse material. On November 27th, agents received information from the Montgomery County, Texas ICAC Task Force that a man, identified as Lance Brock (DOB: 11-11-1993) used an online chat application … Continue reading Lewisburg Man Arrested, Charged in TBI ICAC Case

Five Arrested Following Drug Investigation, Search Warrant in Huntingdon

HUNTINGDON – A proactive joint investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Huntingdon Police Department has resulted in the arrest of five individuals and the seizure of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Since July, agents and investigators have worked to target illicit drug activity in Huntingdon.  … Continue reading Five Arrested Following Drug Investigation, Search Warrant in Huntingdon

“Operation Holiday Surprise” Leads to Drug Indictments, Arrests in Henderson County

HENDERSON COUNTY – An undercover joint operation targeting illicit drug sales in Henderson County and surrounding counties has resulted in indictments and arrests.  Operation Holiday Surprise, led by the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, began in February of 2022 as a continuation of Operation Big … Continue reading “Operation Holiday Surprise” Leads to Drug Indictments, Arrests in Henderson County

Tennessee Season to Remember to Honor Homicide Victims December 7

21st annual event hosted by state and local agencies at First Baptist Church in Nashville NASHVILLE – For more than two decades, state and local public safety officials, along with families of homicide victims, have gathered to honor and remember victims and survivors of homicide during the holiday season. This year will mark the state’s … Continue reading Tennessee Season to Remember to Honor Homicide Victims December 7

McMinnville Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

WARREN COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) squad, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, and the McMinnville Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a man charged with the sexual exploitation of a minor. ICAC agents received a cybertip via the National Center … Continue reading McMinnville Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Woman’s Remains Identified After Being Found in Roane County Nearly Four Decades Ago

ROANE COUNTY – A woman whose remains were found in 1987 in Roane County has been identified as a result of a partnership between the Roane County Sheriff's Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Unidentified Human Remains DNA Initiative. On August 29, 1987, a body was discovered by a passer-by beside a garbage dumpster … Continue reading Woman’s Remains Identified After Being Found in Roane County Nearly Four Decades Ago

Jasper Man Charged in TBI Sexual Exploitation Case

MARION COUNTY – Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad have arrested and charged a Jasper man in connection to an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation. After receiving information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, agents began investigating John Harley Dobbs (DOB 2-15-1985) on November … Continue reading Jasper Man Charged in TBI Sexual Exploitation Case

Smithville Man Charged with Second Degree Murder in Drug-Related Death

DEKALB COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the indictment of a Smithville man, in connection to the drug-related death of a DeKalb County man earlier this year. On February 9th, agents joined deputies … Continue reading Smithville Man Charged with Second Degree Murder in Drug-Related Death

TBI Agents Investigating Murfreesboro Officer-Involved Shooting

At the request of 16th Judicial District Attorney General Jennings Jones, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of a fatal officer-involved shooting on Wednesday morning involving an officer from the Murfreesboro Police Department. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred at approximately 9:15 a.m. in the 400 block of North Thompson Lane, shortly after … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Murfreesboro Officer-Involved Shooting

New Job Openings Announced in Nashville

UPDATED: 11/27/23 at 2:08 p.m. to reflect the correct location of the second position as Nashville/Davidson County. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking interested and qualified candidates for the following positions: CJIS SUPPORT SPECIALISTTennessee Instant Check System (TICS) UnitTBI HeadquartersNashville/Davidson County1 Vacancy Job Duties:Responsible for developing training materials, scheduling, and instructing all classes for … Continue reading New Job Openings Announced in Nashville