KNOX COUNTY – A multi-agency investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Knoxville Police Department, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, the 5th Judicial District Drug Task Force, with assistance from the Detroit Police Department in Michigan, has resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of drugs and guns … Continue reading Multi-Agency Drug Investigation Leads to Arrests in Two States
Decatur Woman Charged with Arson in Anderson County Clinic Fire
ANDERSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Norris Police Department, and the 7th Judicial District Crime Task Force has resulted in the arrest of a Decatur woman on arson and vandalism charges. On February 11th, TBI agents joined the Norris Police Department and the … Continue reading Decatur Woman Charged with Arson in Anderson County Clinic Fire
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Bledsoe County
At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Bledsoe County Friday afternoon. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred around 4 p.m. CST. A Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department Correctional Officer was at a Pikeville hospital in Bledsoe … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Bledsoe County
“Operation Snowstorm” Leads to Drug Indictments, Arrests in Crockett County
ALAMO – An undercover joint drug operation targeting illicit drug sales, particularly cocaine, in Crockett County has resulted in indictments and arrests. “Operation Snowstorm,” led by the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Crockett County Sheriff’s Office, and Homeland Security Investigations, spanned three months. Between July and September 2022, agents and investigators … Continue reading “Operation Snowstorm” Leads to Drug Indictments, Arrests in Crockett County
Monroe County Man Booked on Statutory Rape Charges
MONROE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Tellico Plains man on statutory rape charges. At the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Crump, in November 2022, special agents began investigating a complaint of a Monroe County man … Continue reading Monroe County Man Booked on Statutory Rape Charges
Two California Residents Arrested as Part of Ongoing Drug Investigation
RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A multi-agency investigation into drug overdoses occurring in Middle Tennessee has resulted in the arrest of two individuals, and the seizure of drugs totaling approximately 47 kilograms, including combinations of methamphetamine laced with fentanyl, cocaine laced with fentanyl, and pure fentanyl. In the spring of 2022, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Middle Tennessee Drug … Continue reading Two California Residents Arrested as Part of Ongoing Drug Investigation
Arrest Made in Lawrenceburg Motel Fire
LAWRENCEBURG – An investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Fire Investigators into a Lawrenceburg motel fire has resulted in the arrest of a Lebanon man. On February 5th, agents joined the Lawrenceburg Fire Department in investigating a fire that occurred at the David Crockett Motel on East Gaines Street. Fire crews, along … Continue reading Arrest Made in Lawrenceburg Motel Fire
Correctional Officer Arrested, Accused of Having Sexual Contact with Inmate
CAMDEN – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a former correctional officer at the Benton County Jail accused of having sexual contact with a female inmate. In September 2022, at the request of 24th Judicial District Attorney General Neil Thompson, agents began investigating allegations that a former correctional officer … Continue reading Correctional Officer Arrested, Accused of Having Sexual Contact with Inmate
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Monroe County
At the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Crump, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Monroe County late Thursday evening. Preliminary information indicates that shortly before midnight EST, officers with the Sweetwater Police Department responded to a call that an adult male was … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Monroe County
Now Hiring! TBI Announces Two Openings at TBI Headquarters in Nashville
TBI POLICE OFFICERProtective Services UnitTBI HeadquartersDavidson County 1 Vacancy Job Duties:Responsible for patrolling TBI facilities (indoors and grounds) by foot and vehicle multiple times per assigned shift. Monitors and observes facility management and physical security systems (e.g., cameras, security alarms, fire alarms, generator alarms) for extended periods to ensure continuous operation and safe conditions of both … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Two Openings at TBI Headquarters in Nashville
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