From WCYB
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WCYB) — An alleged child rape suspect wanted out of Caldwell County North Carolina was captured by Sullivan County authorities according to the United States Marshals Service.
The Western District of Virginia’s United States Marshals Service said they received information from the Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force that an alleged child rapist was possibly in Scott County, Virginia and was likely in the accompaniment of a minor child with limited communication skills.
The United States Marshals Service says after investigative efforts that the suspect, William Martin, was apprehended by the Kingsport Police Department, Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, and Tennessee Highway Patrol. Martin was arrested without incident and the child was found safe. The United States Marshals Service has also confirmed the capture happened on the Tennessee side of the state line in Sullivan County.
Acting United States Marshal Matt Davis says this is a prime example of teamwork, “This is a prime example of how these task forces, of partnerships, serve as the most effective mechanism to fight violent crime in our communities and protect the innocent. We sincerely appreciate each of our partners for their commitment to the safety of the communities they serve.”