News Summary
The Metro Nashville Police Department has updated its most wanted fugitives list, highlighting dangerous offenders linked to serious crimes like domestic violence and child abuse. Key individuals include suspects wanted for premeditated murder, aggravated robbery, and multiple counts of sexual assault. The update emphasizes the importance of community involvement in helping law enforcement capture wanted criminals and enhance safety in Nashville.
Metro Nashville Updates Most Wanted Fugitives List with Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Suspects
The Metro Nashville Police Department has updated its list of the ten most wanted fugitives, highlighting individuals sought for serious crimes, including domestic violence and child abuse. This revision underscores the department’s ongoing efforts to capture dangerous offenders and enhance community safety.
Among those featured on the updated list is De’Tynn Smith, 21, who is wanted for a series of serious felonies, including premeditated murder, attempted murder, aggravated robbery, and utilizing a weapon during a dangerous felony. Smith has a troubling criminal history, which includes a carjacking incident in May 2022 that involved threatening an 8-year-old child at gunpoint.
Raceme Crutcher, 23, is also on the list after evading law enforcement for over a year. He is connected to a deadly shooting at the Fallbrook Apartments on July 4, 2023, which resulted in the death of Etabo Malanda, a 16-year-old caught in the violence.
Devon Martak, 39, is sought for multiple counts of rape involving vulnerable individuals. His extensive criminal history raises serious concerns about community safety. In addition, Dequantrae Strong, 25, is wanted for attempted first-degree murder and aggravated robbery; his current whereabouts remain unknown.
Another addition to the list is Elijah Kodjo, 34, who faces charges of attempted premeditated first-degree murder and aggravated assault. Jatarius Marable, 29, is wanted for multiple incidents of domestic violence, specifically aggravated assault and burglary.
In a tragic case, Karlisha Norwood, 35, is currently hospitalized following a crash that led to the death of her 3-year-old daughter. She faces several charges, including aggravated child abuse, which have further shocked the community.
Joseph Horn, 41, is wanted for aggravated arson and related charges, with law enforcement currently unaware of his location. Ronnell Bryant, 44, has significant past offenses and is wanted for domestic violence aggravated arson. Lastly, Jacob Lamb Crow, 20, is wanted on multiple counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Since the introduction of the “Most Wanted” list in October 2022, the Metro Nashville Police Department has successfully apprehended or led to the surrender of at least 178 fugitives. This initiative underscores the importance of community involvement in assisting law enforcement agencies to apprehend wanted criminals.
The public is urged to provide any information regarding the whereabouts of these fugitives, which can be reported directly to the Metro Nashville Police Department at 615-862-8600 or to Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Community cooperation remains a crucial factor in addressing and preventing crime in Nashville.
The updated list serves as a stark reminder of ongoing safety concerns linked to violent crime and highlights the commitment of the Metro Nashville Police Department to ensure a safer environment for all residents.
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Additional Resources
- WKRN: Woman & Child Abuse Among Most Wanted
- Hoodline: Metro Nashville Police Spotlight Most Wanted Fugitives
- WKRN: Police Add Child Abuse Suspect to Most Wanted List
- WSMV: Nashville Most Wanted Vehicular Homicide Suspect Arrested
- WKRN: Nashville’s Most Wanted: Man Sought for Solicitation of a Minor
- Wikipedia: Crime in the United States
- Google Search: Nashville Most Wanted
- Google Scholar: Child Abuse in Relation to Law Enforcement
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Domestic Violence
- Google News: Nashville Police Department Updates
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