Officers arrest wanted man after assault and kidnapping incident, Oliver Springs PD says
The violation of probation stemmed from an assault and kidnapping case in 2019.
OLIVER SPRINGS, Tenn. (WVLT) - A man was arrested Thursday after an ongoing search.
Officials with the Oliver Springs Police Department said they got a tip about a wanted suspect being at a home on Railroad Avenue.
The suspect ran from officers and tried to hide in a thick area of bamboo. Officers did capture and arrest him.
He was wanted on three counts of violation of probation stemming from an assault and kidnapping case from 2019.
Further investigation also revealed the 54-year-old was on the Sex Offender Registry but failed to report his address which is required by law, according to police.
“Our department remains unwavering in its duty to rid our community of those who threaten its safety,” Chief of Police David Laxton said. “We will relentlessly pursue every lead and hold offenders accountable under the law. I urge citizens to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity so we can keep Oliver Springs safe together.”
The suspect now faces additional charges including violation of the Sex Offender Registry, evading arrest and resisting arrest.
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