Knoxville police and East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers have put 37-year-old Kwane Cortez Boatwright in the spotlight as this week’s Manhunt Monday suspect, urging residents to help track him down. Boatwright is wanted on four active warrants, including one count of aggravated assault and three contempt-of-court charges. Authorities describe him as about 5-foot-9 and 240 pounds. The Crime Stoppers bulletin lists his birth date as May 31, 1989, and notes the warrants were active on Monday.
How To Share Tips And What The Reward Looks Like
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers says tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 877-363-8847, texting ETTips to 738477, using the P3TIPS mobile app, or filing a report online. Tipsters whose information leads to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000, according to East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers.
What The Manhunt Bulletin Reveals
The social bulletin shared Boatwright’s full name, birth date, and the list of active warrants, and it urged anyone with information to submit tips rather than attempting to make contact. The post credits the Knoxville Police Department and repeats that the warrants were active on Monday, per Facebook.
What The Charges Can Mean Under Tennessee Law
Aggravated assault is a felony under Tennessee law when an assault causes serious bodily injury or involves a deadly weapon, and penalties depend on the circumstances of the offense; see Justia. Courts also have statutory authority to punish contempt of court with fines or jail in certain cases, and the scope and penalties vary by the type of contempt and the court involved, per Tennessee Courts.
Why Manhunt Monday Keeps Popping Up
The Manhunt Monday bulletins are a routine partnership between Knoxville police and Crime Stoppers designed to broaden public awareness and pull in leads that might not surface through traditional investigative channels. Local coverage shows the series is used regularly to flag suspects and ask for community tips, and officials say it is intended to keep investigations moving, as noted in a recent Knoxville cops hunt woman.
If you see Boatwright and the situation appears dangerous, officials say to call 911 immediately. Otherwise, use Crime Stoppers’ anonymous reporting options to provide a tip. East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers stresses that tipsters can remain anonymous and that people should not approach anyone they believe could be armed or dangerous, per East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers.
