Arrest made after missing juvenile found in Tennessee
LINCOLN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — On Tuesday, November 10, a missing juvenile from Denver, NC, was found in Johnson County, TN, leading to the arrest of Brandon James Arthurs.
Arthurs was also reported missing in Iredell County, where the law enforcement say he left his residence with a rifle and shotgun.
According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, further investigations revealed that the female juvenile was believed to be with Arthurs.
During the investigation, information was developed regarding several possible destinations outside of North Carolina.
Investigators used FLOCK camera technology to track Arthurs’ vehicle and develop additional information that assisted in the search.
On November 10, 2026, the juvenile was located in Johnson County, Tennessee, by the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
She was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation, and her mother was notified and traveled to Tennessee.
Arthurs was taken into custody by the Tennessee Highway Patrol and is facing the following charges in Tennessee:
- Child Abduction
- Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has also charged Arthurs with:
- Abduction of a Child
- Felonious Restraint
“When an armed individual crosses jurisdictional lines with an endangered child, every second counts,” said a FLOCK spokesperson. “This case is another example of how Flock ALPR cameras provides investigators with objective evidence and timely, critical leads to find missing people faster. We commend law enforcement for their actions to quickly reunite the missing child with their family.”
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional charges may be forthcoming.
No further details are being released at this time.
