Wilson County deputies are asking for the public's help as they search for 21-year-old Javarrie Da-Waun Clemmons, who they say is wanted on a stack of active felony warrants. According to the sheriff's office, those warrants include evading arrest with risk of death or injury, burglary, aggravated assault, vandalism, and theft. Officials are warning residents not to confront Clemmons themselves and to call law enforcement instead.
In a social media notice from the Wilson County Sheriff's Office, TN, the Warrants Division lists Clemmons' birthdate as May 10, 2005, and adds a felony violation of probation to the list of charges. The post gives a tip line of 615-444-1412, ext. 3 for anyone with information and notes that tips can be made anonymously. The office also stresses that anyone who recognizes Clemmons' name or photo should pick up the phone, not try to play hero.
What the warrants allege
The department's public contact page lists the Sheriff's Office at 105 East High Street in Lebanon, along with the main dispatch number, 615-444-1412, according to the Wilson County Sheriff's Office. The page also provides Wilson County Crime Stoppers details and other options for anonymous reporting. The directory is designed so residents can quickly reach the Warrants Division and related units if they have information.
How the posts are used
In recent years, Wilson County has leaned heavily on its weekly "Wanted Wednesday" social posts to put names and faces in front of locals. One recent post highlighting deputies' hunt for an ex-con in a gun-related domestic assault case, covered by Lebanon deputies hunt ex-con in gun domestic assault case, showed how quickly those online alerts can generate tips. Deputies say those public leads often help track down people with outstanding warrants while reducing risk during planned attempts to make an arrest.
Legal implications
Under Tennessee law, evading arrest that "creates a risk of death or injury" is classified as a Class D felony, according to Justia, and can carry multi-year prison terms. Burglary and aggravated assault are also felony-level offenses. Being named in a warrant does not equal a conviction, and anyone arrested in connection with these charges is entitled to due process and is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Officials reiterate that anyone who has information about Javarrie Da-Waun Clemmons should not approach him. Tipsters are asked to call the Warrants Division at 615-444-1412, ext. 3, or Wilson County Crime Stoppers at 615-444-5245, as listed in the sheriff's office contact information. Investigators say anonymous tips are welcome and will be reviewed by the units handling outstanding warrants.
