Floyd Bedford, a Knoxville fugitive wanted on multiple felony warrants, is now in custody after authorities tracked him down Monday in Jonesborough in Washington County, according to local notices. Bedford had been featured on Crime Stoppers wanted materials for alleged identity theft, theft, forgery and criminal simulation, and investigators said he was known to move between Ellijay, Georgia, and parts of East Tennessee.
How Officials Shared The News
According to East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers, Bedford was located and taken into custody in Washington County, in the Jonesborough area, after a warrant sweep. The posted flyer noted that the warrants were active as of March 23. The notice also listed aliases investigators believe he used, including Gary McGraw and Brian Shay, and provided a basic physical description. Officials reminded the public that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Police Contact And Next Steps
The Facebook notice urged any potential victims or anyone with information about the alleged offenses to contact the Knoxville Police Department so investigators can follow up. The Knoxville Police Department lists its main phone number as 865-215-7000 and provides guidance on non-emergency reports and records requests. Individuals who believe they may have been affected are asked to use KPD's public channels so investigators can review claims and preserve any available evidence.
How To Submit Anonymous Tips
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers outlines several anonymous tip options, including a hotline at 877-363-8847, texting "ETTips" to 738477, the P3Tips mobile app and an online form. The organization notes that tipsters may be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000 if their information directly leads to an arrest, and emphasizes that rewards are paid only for tips submitted through its official channels. Callers and online tipsters remain anonymous.
