Jefferson City police are asking residents to keep an eye out for Joemoi Amari Bryan, who is wanted on a felony identity theft warrant and on a separate charge of driving on a revoked license. Investigators say Bryan may be armed. He is described as about 5 feet 10 inches tall and roughly 155 pounds, and his last known location was on Lake Brook Boulevard in Knoxville.
The alert went public on Friday when East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers shared a fugitive notice that lists Bryan’s birth date as Aug. 25, 1993. The post notes that Jefferson City Police Department investigators provided his identifying details and asks anyone who knows where he is to contact Crime Stoppers so officers can track him down.
How to report tips
Anyone with information is asked to call East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 877-363-8847, submit a tip through the organization’s website, use the P3Tips mobile app, or text "ettips" to 738477, according to East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers. Tips sent directly to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $2,000 if the information leads to an arrest.
Charges and possible penalties
Identity theft is prosecuted as a felony under Tennessee law and can carry multiple years in prison and fines, as outlined in Tennessee Code § 39-14-150, according to Justia. Prosecutors can pursue additional or enhanced charges depending on the conduct alleged and on any related offenses that emerge during the investigation.
Police message
Officials emphasize that members of the public should not approach anyone they believe may be armed and should call 911 immediately if there is an imminent threat. Jefferson City police and Crime Stoppers stress that tips should go through the Crime Stoppers tip line or the P3Tips app in order to preserve anonymity and reward eligibility, according to East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers.
