The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has added 36-year-old Kenneth Dion Spruill to its statewide Most Wanted list after the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office accused him of attempted murder and several related felonies. Officials describe Spruill as a 6-foot-1, 205-pound Black man with brown eyes and black hair, and say he should be considered armed and dangerous. A reward of up to $2,500 is on the table for information that leads to his arrest. Anyone with tips is urged to call 1-800-TBI-FIND.
According to NewsChannel 5, Spruill is wanted by the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office on charges that include attempted murder, burglary, robbery, and theft. The outlet reports that the TBI placed him on the Most Wanted list and circulated his photo and identifying details in hopes that the public can help track him down. Local investigators are stressing a simple rule: do not approach him if you see him.
How The TBI Rallies Public Tips
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation uses its Most Wanted alerts to blast out photos and case details to both law enforcement and the public, aiming to move leads quickly across county lines. The agency's website and social media feeds typically mirror what goes out in press releases and emergency alerts, so the same information reaches as many eyes as possible. For more on how the program works, visit the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Official Description And Charges
The TBI says Spruill "should be considered armed and dangerous," and the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help locate him while deputies and state agents work the case. Authorities note that fugitives can change their appearance, leave the area, or use back roads and secondary routes to avoid attention, which is why they keep hammering home how crucial tips from neighbors, shoppers, and motorists can be to narrowing the search.
How To Report Tips
Officials say anyone with information should contact the TBI tip line at 1-800-TBI-FIND instead of trying to intervene. For non-emergency questions or local follow-up, the sheriff's office lists its direct numbers on the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office site, and investigators encourage residents to hang on to any surveillance footage, doorbell video, or photos that might help the case. A tip that leads to an arrest may qualify for the reward, authorities said.
Cases like this are typically handled as a joint effort between county sheriffs and the TBI until a suspect is located and taken into custody, with updates posted on agency pages and local news outlets as they come in. Anyone who sees Spruill and believes there is an immediate threat should call 911. For non-emergencies, contact the TBI tip line or the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office. We'll update this story as authorities release more information.
