Tennessee Bureau of Investigation

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced that 19-year-old Michael Gross, who went missing from Dickson County on Monday, August 10, was found safe early Tuesday morning. TBI had issued an Endangered Young Adult Alert for the young man, last seen in Vanleer, TN, near Slaydenwood Road. Gross was reportedly located and considered safe in the town of Vanleer.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking public assistance in locating Michael Gross, a 19-year-old man who was last seen on Monday near Slaydenwood Road in Vanleer, Dickson County. An Endangered Young Adult Alert has been issued for Gross, who was wearing an olive-green shirt and gray athletic shorts. Those with information can contact the TBI or the Dickson County Sheriff.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert for a missing man. The alert concerns Rafael, who was reported missing from Chattanooga.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert for Sylvester Hines, a 74-year-old man last seen on August 1 near Drexel Street. Mr. Hines has a medical condition that may impair his ability to return safely without assistance.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation posted a Silver Alert for a man. This alert concerns the missing man, who was last seen in Nashville over the weekend.

A Murfreesboro Police Department detective was arrested after the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation found evidence of financial misconduct. Reginal Primas was indicted on counts including Theft, Forgery, and Official Misconduct, and had been on administrative leave since January due to financial discrepancies in drug funds.

A Tennessee woman was sentenced to over 28 years in federal prison for producing and selling child sexual abuse material involving two children under 14. She was convicted of conspiracy, child sex trafficking, and distributing child pornography, with the investigation initiated after law enforcement received tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

A Murfreesboro police detective was indicted for misusing confidential department funds, falsifying documents, and improperly accessing a criminal justice database. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and state comptroller conducted the investigation, leading to charges including theft, forgery, and official misconduct.

An Endangered Child Alert has been issued for 5-month-old Rylan Lewis, last seen on July 31 in Old Hickory. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Metro Nashville Police Department are seeking the child, believed to be with non-custodial parents Heather Davis and Ryan Lewis. Davis is wanted for Custodial Interference.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert for a missing 5-month-old infant in Nashville. The child is believed to be with their non-custodial parent.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued an Endangered Child Alert for 5-month-old Rylan Lewis, who was last seen on July 31 in Old Hickory. The child is believed to be with non-custodial parents Heather Davis and Ryan Lewis.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued an endangered child alert for 5-month-old Rylan Lewis, who has been missing from Old Hickory since July 31. The child is believed to be with non-custodial parents Ryan Lewis and Heather Davis, who are described in the alert. Davis is wanted by Metro Nashville Police Department for custodial interference.

Sumner County Schools has restored its network following an unauthorized access incident that delayed the start of the school year. Classes will begin on Aug. 10 as scheduled, with no further delays. The district confirmed that major systems like Skyward and student devices were unaffected, and a forensic audit involving FBI, TBI, and DHS is underway to investigate the breach.

A Silver Alert has been issued for a man missing from Hardin County. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is requesting public assistance in locating him.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued an AMBER Alert with a broken link directing users to an expired missing child case instead of the active one. The error was corrected quickly, and the agency stated it has reviewed its process to prevent future mistakes.

Lakesha Gunn, a 51-year-old woman from Davidson County, was found safe in Atlanta, Georgia, eight days after going missing. A Silver Alert had been issued for her, as she has a medical condition that likely hindered her ability to return home independently.

A 1-year-old girl abducted by her non-custodial mother was found safe in Georgia after a multi-agency search involving license plate readers and public collaboration. The search began when the mother fled a Franklin County courthouse, prompting an AMBER Alert before the child was recovered.

An Amber Alert was issued for 1-year-old Lilly Hill, who is believed to be with her non-custodial mother, Kasey Hill, who has active warrants for aggravated kidnapping, child endangerment, and felony evading. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that both may be traveling in a 2017 Kia Sportage with license plate 384BQVJ. Contact information for the Franklin County Sheriff's Office and TBI was provided for tips.

An AMBER Alert was issued for 1-year-old Lilly Hill in Franklin County, Tennessee, as she is believed to be with her non-custodial mother, Kasey Hill, who has active warrants for aggravated kidnapping, child endangerment, and felony evading. The pair may be traveling in a 2017 blue Kia Sportage with Tennessee tag 384BQVJ.

A Gallatin family is seeking public help to find 55-year-old Eugene Wrenne, who has Parkinson's disease and went missing on July 19 after a drive. His car was last seen in Lebanon, and his medication, which he relies on for daily functions, has likely run out.

A DEA agent assigned to the Memphis Safe Task Force fatally shot 41-year-old Darrin Pigram inside a Burger King kitchen while serving an arrest warrant. Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy announced he would not pursue charges against the agent, releasing surveillance videos that do not show Pigram reaching for a gun or the agent firing shots. This incident is part of four fatal shootings by the task force within two months, all involving Black victims.

Sumner County Schools delayed the start of the school year due to a network security breach discovered on Monday. The district is collaborating with the FBI and TBI to investigate the breach, which has raised parental concerns about compromised sensitive data such as medical records and credit card information.

Sumner County Schools in Tennessee delayed the first day of school from August 4 to August 10 due to a security breach involving unauthorized access to the school system’s network. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, FBI, and Homeland Security are investigating the incident.

Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy declined to prosecute a federal agent's fatal shooting of Darrin Pigram during a warrant service at a Burger King by the Memphis Safe Task Force. The DA's office concluded the use of deadly force was legally justified, while Pigram's family and attorney disputed the decision, citing conflicting video evidence. This incident is one of four fatal shootings by the Memphis Safe Task Force this year.

A Silver Alert has been issued for Lakesha Gunn, a 51-year-old woman from Davidson County, who was last seen in Hermitage on July 9 near Dodson Chapel Road. Authorities report she has a medical condition that may hinder her ability to return home safely, prompting a public request for information.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a second Silver Alert for a missing woman from Davidson County, who was last seen in Hermitage over a week ago.

A Silver Alert has been issued for 55-year-old Eugene Wrenne from Sumner County, Tennessee, who has a medical condition that may impair his ability to return home safely. He was last seen in Lebanon wearing a black T-shirt and shorts and may be driving a 2014 QX60 Infiniti with Tennessee plate DP27650.

Mathew S. Hooper, 46, was arrested in Tennessee after his grandmother discovered sexual videos and photos on a child's phone. He is charged with two counts of soliciting sexual exploitation of a minor via Snapchat, with authorities investigating for potential additional charges.

A Tennessee man is accused of paying minors across the U.S. via social media to send him sexually exploitative videos. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested Tristan Hicks and is seeking additional victims or information, citing multiple counts of child sexual exploitation.

More than 20 people were arrested in a six-month joint drug investigation in Warren County, Tennessee, led by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), FBI, and local law enforcement. The operation, named 'Operation Freedom Revoked,' targeted illicit drug sales, with 23 individuals indicted by a grand jury on charges including methamphetamine, hydrocodone, and oxycodone distribution.

A Memphis restaurant owner, Miles Tamboli, denied service to National Guard members part of the Memphis Safe Task Force, citing opposition to the Guard's presence in the city. He argued the task force has worsened conditions in Memphis and referenced the killing of Tyrin Johnson by National Guard troops. The decision sparked community backlash and support, with some praising the stance against 'military policing' while others criticized it.

A Memphis restaurant owner denied service to National Guard members part of the Memphis Safe Task Force, citing legal rights under state and federal law. The owner, Miles Tamboli, claims the National Guard's presence has negatively impacted the city and faces both community backlash and support. The decision follows similar actions by other local businesses.

A mother led a family-based sex-trafficking ring in Nashville, smuggling Venezuelan women into the U.S. and forcing them into commercial sex work. The group exploited victims by imposing inflated smuggling debts and using threats of violence, with nine members pleading guilty to human trafficking and related charges.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued a Silver Alert for 84-year-old Jacqueline Wiggins, who was reported missing in Alcoa. The alert was issued to assist in locating the elderly woman.

Four individuals were arrested after a traffic stop on Interstate 40 in Putnam County led to a major drug seizure, including methamphetamine, fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia. The investigation involved the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and Overton County Sheriff’s Office.

Memphis restaurant owner Miles Tamboli denied service to four National Guard members from the Memphis Safe Task Force, citing concerns about the Task Force's impact on community safety and civil liberties. He argued that crime rates were declining before the Task Force's deployment and criticized the military's role in domestic policing, referencing a 20-year-old shooting by National Guard troops.

Kenneth Dion Spruill, a 36-year-old man, is listed as a Tennessee Most Wanted individual for a brutal home invasion and attempted murder in Lawrence County. He is charged with attempted first-degree murder, especially aggravated burglary, especially aggravated robbery, and theft of property, and is described as armed and dangerous.

A two-month drug trafficking investigation in Middle Tennessee led to the seizure of over 2,000 pills (including fentanyl-laced ones), nearly $58,000 in cash, multiple firearms, and cocaine. The Maury County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, executed search warrants to conclude the operation.

Fayette County plans to demolish the fire-damaged front portion of the historic former Somerville Elementary School, built in 1936, due to asbestos concerns. The July 4 fire raised health risks, and inspectors will assess the remaining structure. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and local fire department are investigating the cause, with no evidence of criminal activity found.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Brentwood Police Department issued a Silver Alert for 85-year-old James Walker, who was missing and had a medical condition affecting his ability to return home. Walker was found safe, prompting the cancellation of the alert. He was last seen on Wheatfield Circle and was described as driving a maroon Lexus RX35 with license plate 331BQMD.