The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued a warning about a scam involving a fake website called “Tennessee Online Casino,” which is being promoted on social media. The state does not endorse this site, which aims to defraud users. Scammers are allegedly using fake social media posts that appear to be from a Nashville …
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is reminding residents of the importance of reporting fire incidents in light of Arson Awareness Week, which is going on now. The TBI has special agents who are specially trained fire investigators, and three canines, Diesel, Millie, and Honey, are trained to detect petroleum-based accelerants to start fires. These …
Law enforcement continues to seek information about the unsolved murder of a 14-year-old girl and her unborn child in Monteagle, TN, on October 8th, 2023. An off-duty Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy made the discovery. He found a female body, later identified as 14-year-old Nahomi Hernandez, lying in the middle of the Mi Casa restaurant parking …
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has launched the “TBI Find” app to enhance public awareness and provide essential details on missing persons. The app has two main features: Stay Informed: Receive notifications and access educational resources to stay informed and proactive. Vital Information Repository: Collect and store important details about yourself or your loved ones that …
TBI NEWS ALERT: On Friday night, another fire occurred in the Grundy County town of Palmer. The town has had 10 unsolved arson fires in the last 10-12 months. The TBI is assisting the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, and all investigations remain unsolved. They are asking for assistance from the public. If you have information …
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper. On August 8, 2024, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving Jeremy Wayne Newcome (DOB: 12/26/1976). The investigation revealed that Newcome, while off-duty, responded …
Marion County Sheriff Bo Burnett has announced that his department was called about a body being found at around 3:00 pm on Sunday in the area of Big Rock Road at Prentice Cooper State Forest. The location was temporarily closed to the public on Monday. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation identified the body as 66-year-old …
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is warning people to be aware of the signs of sextortion. Sextortion is the practice of extorting money or sexual favors from someone by threatening to reveal evidence of their sexual activity, TBI says. If you fall victim to sextortion, follow the tips listed in the graphic below. It is …
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has introduced two innovative resources to address the needs of the state’s expanding senior population. The first initiative, TBI Find, is a mobile application now available for both Apple and Android devices. This app connects users with real-time information regarding Silver Alerts issued in Tennessee. After more than two …
A Jasper woman has been indicted and arrested following a joint investigation by special agents with the TBI Medicaid Fraud Control Division and detectives with the South Pittsburg Police Department. In July 2024, following a referral from Adult Protect Services, agents and detectives began investigating reports of irregularities in the financial records of some of …
