Wilson County deputies in Lebanon are asking residents to keep an eye out for Khaleel Al'azeez Smith, born March 4, 1993, who is now wanted on warrants that include aggravated domestic assault. According to the sheriff's office, he is also wanted on counts of reckless endangerment and unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Warrants Division.
Smith was highlighted in the department's regular "Wanted Wednesday" post, where the sheriff's Wilson County Sheriff's Office Facebook post lists the charges and provides the Warrants Division contact number as 615-444-1412 ext. 3. The announcement adds that tips can be given anonymously.
Charges Named By The Sheriff
The warrants identify three charges as the basis for the search: aggravated domestic assault, reckless endangerment and unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. Tennessee law treats unlawful weapon possession by a convicted felon and many assaultive offenses as serious crimes with felony-level consequences; for the formal definitions and penalty structure, see the Tennessee Code Annotated.
How To Report A Tip
Anyone who believes they have seen Smith, or has information about where he might be, is asked to call the Warrants Division at 615-444-1412 ext. 3 or Wilson County Crime Stoppers at 615-444-5245. The sheriff's office notes on its website that callers can remain anonymous and that community tips are an important tool for tracking down people featured in social media alerts, according to the Wilson County Sheriff's Office.
Why The Post Matters
Local law enforcement has leaned into weekly "Wanted Wednesday" posts as a quick way to put names and faces in front of the public, and Wilson County is no exception. As Hoodline has previously reported, similar Facebook spotlights from the sheriff's office often prompt residents to call in leads that help deputies serve outstanding warrants, which is why officials are asking people to compare anything they see on the street with the information in the post before picking up the phone.
Legal Note
Being named on a warrant is not the same as being found guilty. Anyone arrested on these warrants is entitled to due process in court and is presumed innocent unless and until proven otherwise. If Smith is located, he will be taken into custody on the listed warrants and will then face prosecution on those charges.
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