A man wanted on multiple felony charges was arrested after a coordinated effort by law enforcement agencies in Sevier County, Tennessee. Arnaldo Gomez Alberto, 24, was apprehended at a residence on Goose Gap Road following a tip regarding his whereabouts. The arrest was executed by deputies from the Sevier County Sheriff's Office Special Operations Response Team (SCSO SORT), supported by SWAT officers from the Sevierville Police Department and the Pigeon Forge Police Department.
According to a social media post from the Sevierville Police Department, Alberto managed to avoid capture during a July 26 incident on Franklin Drive in Sevierville before officers could respond. His flight set off a manhunt that concluded with yesterday's arrest. The Sevier County Ambulance Service was on site during the arrest as a precautionary measure, but no injuries were reported during the apprehension.
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Agencies have been in pursuit of Alberto since the late July incident, with officials finally receiving a lead on his location earlier on the day of the arrest. The tactical teams gathered and approached the residential property where he was hiding out. The standoff with Alberto lasted around seventy-five minutes before he was detained by officers.
The charges brought against Mr. Alberto are serious, including reckless endangerment, aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, aggravated kidnapping, and aggravated child abuse, all related to the events of July 26. He was then transported to the Sevier County Jail for booking.
The Sevierville Police Department acknowledged the SCSO SORT for leading the tactical operation and noted the support provided by the SWAT teams from both the Sevierville and Pigeon Forge police departments.
