TBI Releases Annual ‘Crime In Tennessee’ Publication

NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its 2021 ‘Crime in Tennessee’ publication, which details the volume and nature of crime, as reported by the state’s law enforcement agencies. The report compiles data submitted to TBI through the Tennessee Incident-Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the report’s findings: A total of 502,706 Group A (typically … Continue reading TBI Releases Annual ‘Crime In Tennessee’ Publication

Jackson Man Arrested After Discovery of Child Sexual Abuse Material

JACKSON – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested a Jackson man accused of possessing child sexual abuse material. On June 17th, agents with the TBI’s Cybercrime and Digital Evidence Unit Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children indicating that an … Continue reading Jackson Man Arrested After Discovery of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Arrests Made in Multi-Agency Human Trafficking Operation in McNairy County

SELMER – An undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, McNairy County Sheriff’s Office, Selmer Police Department, Adamsville Police Department, Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, Department of Human Services – Homeland Security Investigations, and in cooperation with the Office of 25th District Attorney General Mark Davidson has resulted in the arrest … Continue reading Arrests Made in Multi-Agency Human Trafficking Operation in McNairy County

Five Arrested Following Multi-Agency Drug Investigation in Middle Tennessee

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – An ongoing drug investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of multiple additional law enforcement partner agencies, has resulted in the arrest of five people on various charges. TBI special agents and detectives from the … Continue reading Five Arrested Following Multi-Agency Drug Investigation in Middle Tennessee

Volunteer Firefighter Charged in Series of Waverly Structure Fires

HUMPHREYS COUNTY – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Humphreys County Sheriff’s Office, and the Humphreys County Fire Department has resulted in the arrest of a Waverly man.  In June, TBI agents began working alongside investigators in Humphreys County to investigate a fire that occurred in the … Continue reading Volunteer Firefighter Charged in Series of Waverly Structure Fires

Lexington Man Charged in Arson, Aggravated Burlgary

BUENA VISTA – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Lexington man accused of arson and burglary. On July 7th, TBI agents joined the Carroll County Fire Department, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, and Office of 24th Judicial District … Continue reading Lexington Man Charged in Arson, Aggravated Burlgary

NOW HIRING: Systems Administrator-Intermediate, Business Intelligence Specialist-Advanced

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR-INTERMEDIATETechnology and Innovation Division Monthly Salary: $4,973 - $7,955 Job Duties: This position provides enterprise systems technical support to TBI facilities, the TBI Service Desk, mobile command post operations, Tennessee law enforcement agencies, vendors that support and manage internal … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Systems Administrator-Intermediate, Business Intelligence Specialist-Advanced

Man Charged with Attempted Murder of Shelby County Deputy

CORDOVA – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Cordova Monday night has resulted in the arrest of a Memphis man. At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Amy Weirich, on July 4th, TBI agents responded to a shooting that occurred in the 9200 … Continue reading Man Charged with Attempted Murder of Shelby County Deputy

Gibson County Man Indicted After Discovery of Child Sexual Abuse Material

KENTON – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, working alongside the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office, have obtained indictments charging a Kenton man accused of possessing child sexual abuse material. In April 2020, TBI agents received a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding child sexual abuse imagery.  In October … Continue reading Gibson County Man Indicted After Discovery of Child Sexual Abuse Material

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Cordova

At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Amy Weirich, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Monday night in Cordova. Initial reports indicate that shortly after 9 p.m. two deputies with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office encountered a man in a vehicle as they responded to a disturbance … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Cordova