U.S. Marshals Arrest Knoxville Kidnapping Suspect in Clarksville

Vance R. Dodson, 42, was arrested in Clarksville, Tennessee, by a U.S. Marshals task force after being wanted by the Knoxville Police Department for multiple felony charges. He faces two counts of especially aggravated kidnapping and one count of aggravated assault related to a June 5 incident in Knoxville. The warrant for Dodson's arrest was issued on June 9, and the Knoxville Police Department requested assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service to locate and apprehend him. Dodson was taken into custody without incident on E Street in Clarksville and is being held at the Montgomery County Jail pending transport back to Knox County. The Clarksville Police Department provided crucial assistance in his arrest, highlighting a coordinated effort between local and federal law enforcement. The U.S. Marshals emphasized their commitment to the relentless pursuit of violent offenders to enhance community safety.