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Missing Juvenile Located in Tennessee; Suspect Arrested
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office worked with the Iredell County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies to locate the juvenile.
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
(Photo Courtesy Lincoln County Sheriff's Office)
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C.—On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office was notified of a missing juvenile who was believed to have left the Denver, North Carolina, area with Brandon James Arthurs.
Investigators learned that Arthurs, who had been reported missing in Iredell County, had taken a rifle and a shotgun with him before leaving his residence in a blue 2022 Nissan Versa. Further investigation revealed that the female juvenile was also missing from her residence and was believed to be with Arthurs.
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office worked with the Iredell County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies to locate the juvenile. During the investigation, information was developed regarding several possible destinations outside of North Carolina. FLOCK camera technology played an important role, helping investigators track the vehicle's movements 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
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional charges may be forthcoming. No further details are being released at this time.
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office extends its sincere appreciation to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in Tennessee, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol for their assistance, cooperation, and dedication in locating the juvenile and taking Arthurs into custody. The Sheriff's Office also recognizes the value of FLOCK technology in this investigation. The strong coordination between agencies, combined with the effective use of available investigative resources, was instrumental in bringing this situation to a safe resolution.
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