Following a call for public assistance earlier this week, the local authorities has announced the arrest of two family members, LeVarius and LaDarius Owens, on Wednesday evening. The brothers were apprehended in Columbia, Tenn., as reported earlier in an update by the Franklin Police Department.
Charged with multiple offenses, including financial exploitation of the elderly, theft of significant sums, forgery, and identity theft, the Owens brothers have found their bonds set at $35,000 each. Still believed last seen in a silver Chevy Impala, LeVarius, 24, and LaDarius, 23, hailing from Columbia, were finally brought to justice after the issuance of several warrants for their alleged crimes.
The Franklin Police Department expressed gratitude towards those who provided tips leading to the capture of the suspects, underscoring the significance of community involvement in law enforcement efforts. In a statement obtained by the Franklin Police Department, they thanked its local law enforcement partners and the public for submitting tips.
Only a few days before the arrest, authorities had urged the public to aid in the search for the Owens brothers. Crime Stoppers of Williamson County had also offered a reward of up to $1,000 for information resulting in an arrest, authorities said, revealing the travel may be in a silver Chevy Impala with Tennessee tag BQZ5414. The public had been directed to contact the Franklin Police Department at (615) 794-2513 with any relevant information or to submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers of Williamson County online or by phone at (615) 794-4000.
