From The Loudon County Sheriff's Department

HOMICIDE SUSPECT OUT OF GEORGIA TAKEN INTO CUSTODY BY LCSO

LOUDON, TN - The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team along with LCSO Deputies and Tennessee Highway Patrol Troopers took Brandon Howard, 37, of Dallas, GA into custody in Loudon in the early morning hours on November 21st for active warrants related to a homicide in Dallas, Georgia.

LCSO and THP Troopers were notified that Brandon Howard was a suspect in a homicide in Dallas, GA and had active warrants for his arrest.

Through the use of a phone ping and Flock cameras, Howard was located at a residence in the 300 block of Get Good Hollow Road in Loudon, TN. The LCSO SWAT Team along with other LCSO deputies and THP Troopers took Howard into custody following a short pursuit as Howard attempted to leave the residence upon deputies arrival.

Howard is being held at the Loudon County Detention Center pending extradition back to Georgia.

Thank you to the Loudon Police Department for their assistance.


Georgia murder suspect arrested in Loudon County

LOUDON, Tenn. (WATE) — A multiagency effort in East Tennessee has resulted in the arrest of a murder suspect out of Georgia, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

THP-Knoxville shared on Tuesday morning that Brandon David Howard was arrested Monday night. Howard is a suspect wanted for “a malicious murder case” in Georgia.

The effort was led by THP, the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office and the Loudon City Police.

“The collaboration between agencies showcased the effectiveness of teamwork in apprehending dangerous individuals,” THP-Knoxville stated in its social media post on Tuesday morning. “The diligent efforts of all agencies exemplify the commitment of law enforcement to ensuring the safety and justice of our communities.”

Details about Howard’s arrest and the murder case in Georgia were not yet available.

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11/22/23