City Of Knoxville - Blog: Wanted Felon Jarvis Harper Arrested By KPD Officers On Monday

Press release from the City of Knoxville - Blog:

October 26, 2021

On Monday, October 25, following extensive investigative efforts, Knoxville Police Department officers located a black Chevrolet Malibu at the Simoniz Car Wash at 405 Merchant Drive that was known to be driven by wanted fugitive Jarvis Harper. Officers found Harper, 36 of Knoxville, Tennessee, sitting on a bench outside of the business and took him into custody without incident.

Harper had 10 outstanding warrants for his arrest, including for charges of reckless endangerment, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, felony evading arrest, and multiple failures to appear on charges that include aggravated assault, evading arrest and possession with the intent to sale.

A search of Harper’s person revealed the following: over $17,000 in U.S. currency, over 225 grams of ecstasy tablets, over 20 grams of presumed crack cocaine, a small quantity of heroin and a fully automatic pistol.

In addition to the outstanding warrants, Harper was charged with multiple additional felony weapon and drug charges following his arrest.

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