A Campbell County woman's supposed routine walk turned into a scene straight from a crime drama after she was arrested, clutching an envelope thick with cash. The Campbell County Sheriff's Office reported they took Autumn Alexander, 42, into custody for her alleged connection with $14,000 theft. Alexander was caught following a vehicle crash on U.S. 25W on May 21, a situation that quickly spiraled into an arrest after deputies found her fleeing from the scene with the money.
The incident started unfolding when deputies, responding to the crash, noticed Alexander's exit from the scene reportedly filled with inconsistencies as she attempted to explain the presence of the cash. According to a social media post from the Campbell County Sheriff's Office, after launching an investigation, authorities connected the money to a recent theft report from an elderly victim in North Knoxville who was hospitalized at the time.
"Sheriff Barton would like to commend members of the CCSO for the successful recovery of suspected stolen money," read the CCSO's announcement of the arrest. The Sheriff's Office confirmed the recovered funds had been logged into evidence after the victim identified the money as having been taken without permission from his home.
The charges against Alexander are serious, with a docket that includes Aggravated Burglary, and Theft of Property Over $10,000. She was also found to have an active bench warrant, further complicating her legal troubles. She is now awaiting the next steps of the legal process in Campbell County Jail, set to eventually face the consequences of her actions in court.
The Campbell County Sheriff's Office has not yet disclosed any further information regarding the circumstances of the theft or Alexander's connection to the victim.
