TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Anderson County

At the request of 7th Judicial District Attorney General Dave Clark, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday night in Anderson County. Preliminary information indicates that just after 10:00 p.m., a deputy with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle being driven erratically along Dutch Valley Road … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Anderson County

Mountain City Man Indicted, Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

WASHINGTON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Mountain City man on a charge of sexual exploitation of a minor. In May 2021, TBI agents began investigating information obtained by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Sullivan County … Continue reading Mountain City Man Indicted, Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Now Hiring: TBI Special Agent/Forensic Scientist, Forensic Technician, TBI Contract Analyst

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. TBI SPECIAL AGENT-FORENSIC SCIENTIST 1Nashville Crime Laboratory5 VACANCIES• 1 MICROANALYSIS UNIT• 1 FORENSIC BIOLOGY UNIT• 1 FORENSIC CHEMISTRY UNIT• 2 FIREARMS IDENTIFICATION UNIT Monthly Salary: $3,777 - $5,860 Job Duties: Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence submitted to … Continue reading Now Hiring: TBI Special Agent/Forensic Scientist, Forensic Technician, TBI Contract Analyst

Two Hancock County Men Indicted, Charged with Reckless Burning

HANCOCK COUNTY – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of two Hancock County men in connection to a fire that occurred earlier this year. In March, TBI agents joined the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office in investigating a suspicious barn fire that occurred in … Continue reading Two Hancock County Men Indicted, Charged with Reckless Burning

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting Incident in Metro Nashville

At the request of 20th Judicial District Attorney General Glenn Funk and per a memorandum of understanding, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances that led to shots being fired by a SWAT member with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department during a standoff situation overnight Friday. Preliminary information indicates that efforts by MNPD officers to … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting Incident in Metro Nashville

Jackson County Man Charged in Gainesboro Fire

JACKSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, along with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, has resulted in the arrest of a Gainesboro man. In September, fire investigators responded to a structure fire that occurred at 300 Hilltop Lane in Gainesboro. During the course of the investigation, … Continue reading Jackson County Man Charged in Gainesboro Fire

Hartsville Man Charged in Toddler’s Death

TROUSDALE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Hartsville man on a murder charge in the death of a toddler. On February 21st, at the request of 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson, TBI special agents began an investigation after a … Continue reading Hartsville Man Charged in Toddler’s Death

Multi-Agency Operation Results in 17 Arrests

JACKSON – Multiple law enforcement agencies joined together to saturate the streets of Jackson on Thursday as part of an operation focusing on illegal drug and gang activity in the city.  Seventeen individuals were taken into custody on charges that included first degree murder, indecent exposure, drug possession, and violation of probation.  Additionally, three guns, … Continue reading Multi-Agency Operation Results in 17 Arrests

NOW HIRING: Accountant

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position. ACCOUNTANT 3FISCAL SERVICES UNITTBI HEADQUARTERS SALARY: $3,534 - $5,653/Monthly Job Duties: Supervision of Accounting Technicians. Audits and reconciles confidential funds for Special Agents. Oversees the state payment card program for TBI. Processing of the monthly DNA fee billing in QuickBooks. Responsible … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Accountant

Smyrna Man Faces Unlawful Photography Charge

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Smyrna man on a charge of unlawful photography. In April, at the request of 16th Judicial District Attorney General Jennings Jones, TBI special agents began investigating an allegation involving photography of a minor. As … Continue reading Smyrna Man Faces Unlawful Photography Charge