CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A man wanted by police in a November homicide in Oak Grove, Kentucky, has been arrested in Clarksville, thanks to several Crime Stoppers tips.
At around 3 a.m. on Nov. 23, Oak Grove Police officers responded to a shooting on Fort Campbell Boulevard that resulted in the death of 25-year-old Jaylin Glenn. Through an investigation, authorities determined that 28-year-old Avery Bates of Clarksville fired the fatal shot, according to previous reports.
The Clarksville Police Department Intelligence Unit recently received several tips through Clarksville Crime Stoppers indicating that Bates was staying at a residence on Faye Drive, CPD spokesman Scott Beaubien said Thursday. The information was reviewed by the Intelligence Unit and shared with the U.S. Marshals Service. Through coordinated efforts, Bates was taken into custody on Wednesday without incident.
He was booked into the Montgomery County Jail and is awaiting extradition to Kentucky.
“The Clarksville Police Department would like to highlight the importance of Clarksville Crime Stoppers and the valuable role our community plays in helping law enforcement safely locate and apprehend wanted individuals,” Beaubien said.
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“This case is a strong reminder of how important community tips can be. Information provided through Crime Stoppers can directly assist investigations and help law enforcement safely apprehend dangerous individuals. Every tip received is taken seriously and carefully reviewed by the Intelligence Unit and Investigators,” he said.
The Clarksville Police Department encourages anyone with information about criminal activity or wanted persons to continue using Crime Stoppers to submit anonymous tips by calling 931-645-8477 or by going online to submit a tip at P3tips.com/591. “What may seem like a small piece of information could make a significant difference in an investigation and help keep our community safe,” Beaubien said.
Clarksville Crime Stoppers is recruiting board members to help support its mission. To learn more about joining the Crime Stoppers Board, email clarksvillecrimestoppers@gmail.com.
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