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crime1 year ago

Arrest Made in Disappearance of 10-Year-Old Blount County Girl

A 57-year-old man, Johnny Ray Chandler, has been charged with first-degree rape, first-degree kidnapping, sexual abuse of a child, unlawful imprisonment, and obstructing government operations in connection with the disappearance of a 10-year-old girl in Blount County. The girl was found at Chandler's Smoke Rise home, and authorities have not disclosed his relationship to the victim. The investigation is ongoing, and Chandler remains in custody without bond.

via AL.com|
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crime1 year ago

Arrest Made as Missing 10-Year-Old Blount County Girl Found Safe

A 10-year-old Blount County girl, Alexa Bliss, who had been missing since early Sunday, has been found safe, and an arrest has been made in connection with her disappearance. The circumstances of her disappearance are under investigation, and the suspect is currently in custody. Alexa was last known to be at her Blountsville home and had left a note, prompting an initial search by family and subsequent involvement of law enforcement agencies.

via AL.com|
#arrest#blount-county#crime
crime1 year ago

Fugitive Kenneth DeHart Captured in Knoxville After Killing Blount County Deputy

Kenneth Wayne DeHart Jr., the suspect wanted in the killing of a Blount County deputy and injuring another, has been captured in Knoxville. DeHart was wanted on charges of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and being a felon in possession of a weapon. The capture followed a large police presence in Knoxville's Park City neighborhood, and the Blount County Sheriff's Office expressed gratitude to law enforcement partners and the community. Deputy Greg McCowan was fatally wounded, and Deputy Shelby Eggers was injured in the incident.

via Knoxville News Sentinel|
#blount-county#crime#deputy-greg-mccowan
crime1 year ago

"Arrest Made: Suspect in Killing of Blount County Deputy Captured in Knoxville"

Kenneth DeHart, the man accused of killing Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan and injuring Deputy Shelby Eggers, was caught in Knoxville after a manhunt. DeHart was wanted for first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder in the shooting, and his arrest follows the arrest of his girlfriend and brother, who were charged with accessory after the fact. The community has rallied around the fallen deputy's family, offering support and raising funds, while law enforcement agencies and community members have been involved in the search and offering rewards for information leading to DeHart's arrest.

via WVLT|
#arrest#blount-county#crime
crime1 year ago

"Manhunt Suspect's Girlfriend Out on Bond as BCSO Increases Reward to $100k for Deputy's Killer"

The girlfriend of Kenneth DeHart, the man accused of shooting a Blount County Sheriff’s Office deputy and killing another, has been arrested and released on bond for allegedly helping him avoid capture, while his brother has also been arrested for the same charge. Kenneth DeHart has warrants out for first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder, and there is a $100,000 reward for information leading to his capture.

via WVLT|
#arrest#blount-county#bond
crime1 year ago

"Blount County Fugitive Manhunt: New Arrests, Reward Increase, and Deputy's Obituary"

Carrie Matthews, girlfriend of TBI Most Wanted suspect Kenneth Dehart, and Marcus Dehart, his brother, have been charged with accessory after the fact in connection to the shooting of two Blount County deputies. Carrie Matthews was seen leaving jail after posting bail, while Marcus Dehart's bond was set at $1 million. Kenneth Dehart remains on the run, facing charges of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder, with rewards totaling $100,000 offered for information leading to his arrest.

via WATE 6 On Your Side|
#accessory-after-the-fact#blount-county#crime
obituaryfuneral-arrangements1 year ago

Manhunt Intensifies for Deputy's Killer in Tennessee

Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan, who was fatally shot during a routine traffic stop, will be honored with a memorial service at Sevier Heights Baptist Church on February 14, following a visitation on February 13. The community has placed flowers on his patrol car, and a suspect manhunt is ongoing with rewards totaling over $100,000 for information leading to the arrest.

via WATE 6 On Your Side|
#blount-county#deputy-greg-mccowan#funeral
crime1 year ago

Manhunt Intensifies: $100K Reward for Deputy's Killer; Brother and Girlfriend Arrested

The Blount County Sheriff’s Office has increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of Kenneth DeHart, who is wanted for the killing of Deputy Greg McGowan and the injuring of Deputy Shelby Eggers. DeHart, considered armed and dangerous, remains at large despite a large-scale manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The reward now stands at $100,000, with contributions from various organizations and individuals. Anyone with information is urged to contact the authorities.

via KCBD|
#blount-county#crime#deputy-greg-mcgowan
crime1 year ago

Manhunt Intensifies for Suspect in Deputy's Death as Reward Hits $100K

The Blount County Sheriff’s Office has increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of Kenneth DeHart, who is wanted for the killing of Deputy Greg McGowan and the injuring of Deputy Shelby Eggers. DeHart, considered armed and extremely dangerous, remains at large despite a large-scale manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The reward now stands at $100,000, with contributions from various organizations and individuals. Anyone with information is urged to contact the authorities.

via KOSA|
#blount-county#crime#deputy-greg-mcgowan
obituaryfuneral-arrangements1 year ago

"Manhunt for Fugitive Intensifies After Blount County Deputy's Death"

Funeral arrangements have been set for Blount County Sheriff’s Deputy Greg McCowan, who was killed in the line of duty. The funeral will be held at Sevier Heights Baptist Church in Knoxville, with a procession to Grandview Cemetery in Maryville for a graveside service. The suspect, Kenneth DeHart, remains at large, and a $100,000 reward has been offered for information leading to his arrest. Law enforcement officials are urging the public to report any information about DeHart's whereabouts.

via WVLT|
#blount-county#deputy-greg-mccowan#funeral
crime1 year ago

"Arrests Made in Blount County Deputy Shooting, Suspect Search Continues"

The man charged with shooting two Blount County deputies remains at large, while his brother, Marcus Dehart, and girlfriend, Carrie Matthews, have been arrested and charged with accessory after the fact. Kenneth Dehart is wanted for a shooting that left one deputy dead and another injured, and rewards totaling $80,000 have been offered for information leading to his arrest.

via WATE 6 On Your Side|
#accessory-after-the-fact#arrest#blount-county
crime1 year ago

"Manhunt Continues for Suspect in Fatal Blount County Shooting"

Kenneth DeHart, accused of killing a Blount County deputy and injuring another, had a standoff with police in 2004 in Pigeon Forge, where he held a gun to his own head. He was arrested with weapons, drugs, and pills in his possession. DeHart is now facing warrants for first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and is the subject of a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Blue Alert. He is still on the loose and considered armed and dangerous.

via WVLT|
#blount-county#crime#deputy-shooting
crime1 year ago

Manhunt for Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Tennessee Deputies

Two deputies were shot, one fatally, during a traffic stop in Blount County, Tennessee, leading to a manhunt for the suspect, Kenneth Wayne DeHart Jr. The slain deputy was identified as Greg McCowan, while the other deputy, who was shot in the leg, remains unnamed. DeHart, who was added to the TBI’s Most Wanted list, fired shots after refusing to cooperate with deputies, resulting in the fatal shooting. A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to his arrest and prosecution, and the investigation is ongoing.

via USA TODAY|
#blount-county#crime#deputies
crime1 year ago

Tennessee Manhunt: Deputy Killed, Another Injured

A manhunt is underway in east Tennessee for 42-year-old Kenneth Dehart, who is suspected of fatally shooting a sheriff’s deputy and injuring another during a traffic stop. The Blount County Sheriff’s Office has issued warrants for first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous, and a $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to his capture. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a statewide blue alert for Dehart and is assisting in the search.

via CNN|
#blount-county#crime#manhunt