Knoxville police and East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers are asking for the public's help to track down Dakodah Collins, who is wanted on active warrants that include failure to appear and an aggravated burglary charge. Collins is described as about 6 feet 2 inches tall, roughly 170 pounds, and was born June 25, 1997. He is known to frequent East Knoxville and was last reported living on Alki Lane.
What officials say
In a post from East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers, Collins is listed as wanted for failure to appear on charges from a 2024 case that reportedly included carjacking, aggravated robbery and theft, along with a separate aggravated burglary charge from 2026. The group notes that “all subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law,” and says the warrants were active as of April 13.
How to report tips
Crime Stoppers offers several anonymous ways to pass along information. Tipsters can text the code 738477 (ETTIPS), use the P3 Tips app, call 877-363-8847, or submit a tip online, according to East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers. The organization says people whose information leads to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
Background and public records
A May 2024 arrest roundup lists a Dakodah Alexander Collins with the same June 25, 1997, birthdate and a Knoxville address, which appears to match the identity details in the Facebook posting, according to a Hamilton County arrest report. We did not find a separate Knoxville Police Department press release specifically addressing these April warrants on the department's site, so the Crime Stoppers posting remains the primary public notice at this point. For general information and resources, see the Knoxville Police Department.
Legal note
The charges named in the Crime Stoppers posting - carjacking, aggravated robbery, and aggravated burglary - are felonies under Tennessee law and can carry long prison sentences and enhanced penalties when weapons or violence are involved, according to Tennessee statutory summaries. The exact penalty range depends on the specific charge and the facts of any case, and any determination of guilt or sentencing would come through the courts.
If you think you see Collins, officials say not to approach him. Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger, or use the anonymous Crime Stoppers channels listed above so investigators can follow up. Knoxville police and Crime Stoppers emphasize that tips should go through official channels in order to protect tipsters and preserve the integrity of the investigation.
