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Wanted Fugitive For Homicide Captured by Williamson County Sheriff's Office

Sep 16, 2024 at 03:28 pm by WGNS News

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) says that wanted fugitive Michael Van Dobbs has been captured, thanks to Williamson County Deputies. Acc.... Read More

UPDATE: Reward Offered in the Ongoing Search for Homicide Suspect Michael Van Dobbs

Sep 13, 2024 at 11:46 am by WGNS News

Maury County, TN – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has confirmed a reward of $2,500 for information leading to the capture of a fugitive wanted for the m.... Read More

Former TBI Director Mark Gwyn Remembered for a Life of Service and Dedication

Sep 12, 2024 at 02:08 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – Last month, WGNS shared the news of the passing of former Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) Director Mark Gwyn, who died at the age of 61. Gwyn,.... Read More

La Vergne Officers Receive Purple Hearts for Injuries in 2023 Shooting

Sep 05, 2024 at 12:32 pm by WGNS News

La Vergne, TN – Officers Ashley Boleyjack and Gregory Kern were honored at a special Purple Heart Ceremony in La Vergne on Wednesday, September 4, for their bravery and.... Read More

Body of Missing Smithville Woman Found in DeKalb County Cornfield Identified, One Suspect Arrested

Aug 20, 2024 at 12:59 pm by WGNS News

WARREN COUNTY, TN - In a tragic development in the search for a missing 29-year-old Smithville woman, Warren County Sheriff’s Investigators, working alongside law enforc.... Read More
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Both Suspects in Shooting of Tennessee State Trooper Remain Behind Bars (W/ Photos)

Jul 23, 2024 at 05:50 pm by WGNS News

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that the second suspect wanted for shooting a State Trooper was apprehended late Monday night and transported to the P.... Read More
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UPDATED: Law Enforcement's Frustration Evident in 'Operation Never Ending Story' Drug Sting

Jun 25, 2024 at 03:55 pm by WGNS News

WARREN COUNTY, TN - With drug arrests, it sometimes seems like a never-ending story—arrest after arrest, with new faces confronting addiction every minute across America.... Read More

Public's Help Requested to Identify Male Found Dead in Norris Lake

May 10, 2024 at 09:14 pm by WGNS News

GRAINGER COUNTY – A popular recreational lake in East Tennessee that was created by the TVA in 1936 is currently the site of an investigation. Reports indica.... Read More

Cryptocurrency Theft Leads to Multi-Agency Investigation and Arrest - More Victims Possible

Feb 01, 2024 at 09:50 am by WGNS News

POLK COUNTY – Special agents from the Cybercrime and Digital Evidence Unit of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have concluded an extensive investigation into.... Read More

Amazing--13 Missing Children Found In Shelby County!

Nov 09, 2023 at 08:39 am by WGNS

(MEMPHIS) For those who have been asking for more GOOD NEWS, this one is about "as good as it gets". Thirteen missing children from Shelby County have been located follow.... Read More

Woodbury Police Officer Arrested for Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Jul 31, 2023 at 08:40 pm by WGNS News

WOODBURY, TN – An arrest has been made in another case that involved a juvenile victim. The investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.... Read More

Cold Cases in Tennessee: Two Skeletal Remains Discovered Over 30-Years Ago Identified

Jul 21, 2023 at 01:33 pm by WGNS News

In 2022, Governor Lee and the Tennessee General Assembly recognized the need for specialized testing to fund a DNA cold case initiative, and approved one-time funding of $10.... Read More
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TBI Embarks on Effort to Outsource Up To 1,000 Sex Assault Kits

Mar 06, 2023 at 07:00 pm by WGNS News

In an effort to reduce turnaround times in the TBI’s Forensic Biology Units, hundreds of sexual assault kits, submitted by law enforcement agencies across the state, hav.... Read More

TBI: Multi-Agency Drug Investigation Ends with Over 1-Dozen Arrests

Jan 20, 2023 at 08:30 am by WGNS News

A multi-agency investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and agents with the 23rd Judicial District D.... Read More

Amber Alert Issued at 5:30 AM on Monday - Baby Safely Located

Dec 19, 2022 at 10:14 am by WGNS News

(Tennessee Amber Alert) You may have been awakened early Monday morning by the sound of an AMBER Alert around 5:30 AM (December 19, 2022). Thankfully, that alert was cancelled.... Read More

Shelbyville Woman Charged with Theft from Vulnerable Person

Jul 21, 2022 at 02:46 pm by WGNS

BEDFORD COUNTY, TENN. – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of.... Read More

TBI Makes Arrests in their 6th Undercover Human Trafficking Operation for 2022

Jul 18, 2022 at 06:30 am by WGNS

For the 6th time this year, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has completed another undercover human trafficking operation, now making almost 60-arrests throughout the 2.... Read More

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks applications now through June 10, 2022 - Salary aprox. $171,000 annually

Jun 02, 2022 at 01:32 pm by WGNS

This Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Nominating Commission gives notice that, because the term of the Director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will expire on June 3.... Read More

Man convicted on drug charges in Rutherford County files appeal - appeal denied

May 09, 2022 at 04:26 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, Tenn.) An appeal to a drug conviction has been filed in a 2019 court case that unfolded in Rutherford County. Eric Tyre Patton was convicted on drug charge.... Read More

Child who was part of a Nationwide Amber Alert Safely Located

Nov 18, 2021 at 01:36 pm by WGNS

The young Gallatin boy who was recently a part of a Nationwide Amber Alert has been safely located. 3-Year-old Noah Clare and his 16-year-old cousin Amber Clare were found s.... Read More