The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 Criminal Investigation Division – East Tennessee 2 Vacancies (1 vacancy – Franklin and Grundy Counties; 1 vacancy – Rhea, Sequatchie, and Meigs Counties). Job Duties: Responsible for conducting criminal investigations, processing crime scenes, and … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Special Agent Criminal Investigator 1 Job Openings – East Tennessee
Man On TBI Most Wanted List Arrested, Charged With Second Degree Murder
PICKETT COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a man on TBI's Most Wanted list charged with Second Degree Murder. On May 27th, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI special agents began investigating a homicide that occurred in … Continue reading Man On TBI Most Wanted List Arrested, Charged With Second Degree Murder
Dunlap Man Arrested, Charged in Homicide
Sequatchie– Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained a warrant for a Dunlap man accused of homicide. On September 9th, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI special agents began investigating the death of Michael Rumbel (DOB 09/25/1979) that occurred in the 100 block of Green Forest Road. … Continue reading Dunlap Man Arrested, Charged in Homicide
TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Coffee County
At the request of 14th Judicial District Attorney General Craig Northcott, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Thursday morning in Beech Grove. Preliminary information indicates that just after 5:30 AM, deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 500 block of Maple Drive to conduct … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Coffee County
Joint Human Trafficking Operation in Loudon County Yields Two Arrests
Loudon – An undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office, the Loudon Police Department, the Lenoir City Police Department, the 9th Judicial District Drug Task Force, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of two men. On August 6th, agents … Continue reading Joint Human Trafficking Operation in Loudon County Yields Two Arrests
Overton Man Arrested on Charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
OVERTON COUNTY – A TBI investigation involving agents with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit and the Fairfax County Virginia Police Department, has resulted in the arrest of an Overton County man. In May, the Fairfax County Police Department received information about a minor sending child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to an adult male via TikTok … Continue reading Overton Man Arrested on Charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Former Correctional Officer Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct
McMinn– An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a former correctional officer who worked at the McMinn County Jail. On December 16th, 2024, at the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett, agents began investigating information received regarding contraband being introduced into the McMinn … Continue reading Former Correctional Officer Indicted, Charged with Official Misconduct
Cumberland County Man Wanted in Crossville Arson Investigation
CUMBERLAND COUNTY– An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Cumberland County man in connection to a fire that occurred in February. On March 1st, agents began an investigation after receiving an anonymous tip about a fire that occurred in the 100 block of … Continue reading Cumberland County Man Wanted in Crossville Arson Investigation
Cumberland County Man Indicted, Charged in Crossville Arson Investigation
CUMBERLAND COUNTY – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Cumberland County man in connection to a fire that occurred in January. On January 22, agents joined the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office in investigating a fire that occurred at a residence in the … Continue reading Cumberland County Man Indicted, Charged in Crossville Arson Investigation
Cumberland County Man Arrested, Charged in Arson Investigation
CUMBERLAND COUNTY – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Cumberland County man in connection to a fire that occurred in August. On August 28, 2025, agents began investigating a fire that occurred in the 800 block … Continue reading Cumberland County Man Arrested, Charged in Arson Investigation
