A manhunt in Dyer County has culminated in the apprehension of two individuals, one of whom led multiple law enforcement agencies on a frenzied chase. In a social media post recently, the Dyer County Sheriff's Office announced that Thomas Holder, 21, was arrested near Washington Street in Newbern last Saturday. After attempting to evade arrest during a traffic stop conducted by the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Holder now faces a list of charges that includes felony evading arrest, driving on a revoked or suspended license, reckless endangerment, speeding, and aggravated assault with injury. Turner Montgomery, 20, was also detained and stands accused of being an accessory after the fact, as well as obstruction of service of legal writ or process.
According to the Dyer County Sheriff's Office, both subjects are being held without bond at Dyer County Jail and are slated to appear before Judge Jason Hudson for arraignment tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. The sheriff's office expressed gratitude towards the community for their ongoing support and partnership in ensuring safety and promptly detaining individuals accused of serious offenses.
Prior to the arrests, the Dyer County Sheriff's Office, THP, and Newbern PD initiated an extensive search operation in the area between Washington Street and Monroe Street, just south of the Newbern Sonic. Local residents were urged to stay vigilant and contact authorities if they spotted the suspect, described as a white male in dark clothing, seen on foot in this vicinity. These efforts were part of a collaborative response following a THP traffic stop where the suspect, later identified as Holder, fled on foot.
The original incident unfolded in the Newbern area, with THP leading the chase and subsequent search. The Dyer County Sheriff's Office issued a press release, and they encourage anyone with information on suspicious activities to contact law enforcement. Further details are expected as the investigation continues with THP spearheading the case.
