Johnson City Man Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Assault in Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation

WASHINGTON COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Johnson City man in connection to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in January. On January 12th, at the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI special agents began investigating the circumstances leading … Continue reading Johnson City Man Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Assault in Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation

Former Police Officer Indicted, Accused of Official Misconduct

JOHNSON CITY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a now-former Johnson City officer. In June 2024, at the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Connor Cooper. Michael Dunavant was appointed by the … Continue reading Former Police Officer Indicted, Accused of Official Misconduct

NOW HIRING: Criminal Investigation Division Administrative Assistant

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1 Criminal Investigation Division 1 Vacancy: Washington County Job Duties: This position provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to ensure the efficient functioning of the Upper East Criminal Investigation Division (CID) office and investigative units. This position is … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Criminal Investigation Division Administrative Assistant

Johnson City Man Arrested in Ongoing Child Exploitation Investigation

WASHINGTON COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with TBI’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad and the Newport Police Department in New Hampshire has resulted in the arrest of a Johnson City man. Last month, detectives in Newport, New Hampshire, received information that a minor was sending child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to … Continue reading Johnson City Man Arrested in Ongoing Child Exploitation Investigation

NOW HIRING: TBI Special Agent Criminal Investigator, TBI Police Officer, and Admin Services Assistant

TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 Technology and Innovation Division Cybercrime and Digital Evidence Unit 3 Vacancies Locations: Madison County Washington County Digital Forensics Squad: TBI Agents assigned to the Digital Forensics Squad support all TBI Divisions, State, Federal, and Local law enforcement agencies by conducting cutting edge Digital Forensics examinations of computers, cell phones … Continue reading NOW HIRING: TBI Special Agent Criminal Investigator, TBI Police Officer, and Admin Services Assistant

Former Administrative Assistant Indicted in Church Theft Case

WASHINGTON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Jonesborough woman accused of stealing thousands from the church where she worked.   In August, at the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI agents began investigating a report of theft … Continue reading Former Administrative Assistant Indicted in Church Theft Case

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Washington County

At the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday afternoon in Washington County. Preliminary information indicates that just before 12:30 p.m., a trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol initiated a traffic stop on a car traveling along State … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Washington County

Joint Investigation into Drug Overdoses in Two Counties Results in Indictment, Arrest

WASHINGTON COUNTY – An investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Drug Related Death Task Force, the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, and the Johnson City Police Department has resulted in the indictment of a Johnson City man in connection to several drug overdoses, including one that resulted in a death. On September 18, 2022, TBI … Continue reading Joint Investigation into Drug Overdoses in Two Counties Results in Indictment, Arrest

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

TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Washington County

At the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting in Washington County early Wednesday morning. Preliminary information indicates that just before 3:00 a.m., a deputy with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office was in the parking lot of Love’s Travel Stop located … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Washington County