Nashville’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ fugitives: Several rape suspects still at large

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Metro Nashville police are continuing to search for several rape and homicide suspects who remain at large.

The Metro Nashville Police Department’s list of “Most Wanted” fugitives is updated every Wednesday on the Criminal Warrants Division’s Facebook page . According to detectives, those featured on the list are often considered to be some of the “most violent” offenders in the city.

Of the suspects on this week’s list, all but two are wanted for either homicide or charges related to alleged sex crimes. The rest of Nashville’s “Most Wanted” suspects are accused of crimes such as aggravated robbery and facilitating aggravated kidnapping.

Half of those featured on this week’s list are wanted for rape, including the newest addition, who is facing an additional charge for solicitation of a minor. As the search for these suspects continues, the list has aided police in several arrests.

Four people were recently arrested within the span of just one week, and officers got into a shootout on Monday, July 15 while trying to make what would be their 121st arrest since the “Most Wanted” program was launched in October 2022.

Investigators said they received information that led them to an apartment complex on Skyline Ridge Drive, where they found murder suspect, 31-year-old Miqueal Williams , getting into a car. As they approached the vehicle, Williams reportedly took out a semi-automatic pistol and opened fire.

One officer was struck in the leg and Williams was wounded in the hip. As of last notice, Williams was still being treated at TriStar Skyline Medical Center. However, officials said he is in non-critical condition. The officer was released from the hospital later Monday evening.

With over 100 arrests, investigators have largely attributed the program’s success to tips they’ve received from the public. Below is a list of the suspects who made the police department’s “Top 10 Most Wanted” list the week of July 17, 2024.

1. Adrian L. Cameron

At number one, Adrian Cameron , 19, is considered this week’s “Top Most Wanted” fugitive, according to the MNPD. This is the tenth week in a row Cameron has appeared on the list. However, police have been looking for him since mid-April.

Investigators said Cameron is one of three suspects in the death of 32-year-old rapper Chris King , who was shot and killed just before 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 20. King and his friends were reportedly hanging out in an alleyway between Hayes Street and Church Street that night.

Eventually, three other men began interacting with the group. King’s friends told police it started out “cordial,” but after some time, the three suspects allegedly tried to rob them. That’s when gunfire ran out, injuring King and his 29-year-old friend.

Both of them were brought to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, but King did not survive. Cameron, who was out on bond for the 2021 murder of 50-year-old Josh Evans at the time, was identified as a suspect in the shooting only days later.

Officials believe Cameron cut his ankle monitor shortly after the shooting. Cameron had just turned 17 years old when police said he turned himself in for Evans’ murder . Evans was found shot and wrapped in trash bags in the Cumberland River in Sept. 2021.

Cameron was arrested again for gun charges in Rutherford County less than four months after turning himself in for the 2021 murder. He’s now charged with criminal homicide in connection with King’s death, as well as failure to appear.

However, efforts to locate him have been unsuccessful. Anyone with information on Cameron’s whereabouts is asked to contact the MNPD at 615-862-8600 or Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463 .

2. Lagarrion L. Blacksmith

Lagarrion Blacksmith , 35, has been at the top of Nashville’s “Most Wanted” list for several months as police continue to try to track him down.

He was initially added to the list on Nov. 29, 2023, after investigators said they were able to connect him to a deadly shooting that took place outside a Dickerson Pike bar last year.

Officers found 35-year-old Chancellor Eddins lying on the ground just outside of Trvth Lounge on Feb. 18, 2023. He had been shot and later died at the scene. Another man who had also been hit by the gunfire was able to give officers an account of what happened.

According to police, the injured man told them he and Eddins had gotten into an argument with the suspect inside of the bar. Then, shots were fired as they left the location. At the time, the identity of the alleged shooter was unclear.

Months later, investigators announced Blacksmith had been identified as a suspect. On Nov. 22, 2023, officials said arrest warrants had been issued against Blacksmith for criminal homicide, attempted homicide, and felon in possession of a handgun.

However, efforts to locate him have reportedly been unsuccessful.

3. Michael A. Yarlett

Michael Yarlett, 29, is wanted on three counts of aided and abetted rape, according to authorities. Court documents indicate he is one of two suspects in the incident, which happened in September 2022.

Yarlett was added to the “Most Wanted” list on Nov. 22, 2023. Officials said his last location is unknown.

4. Ladonte J. Groves

Ladonte Groves, 24, was added back to the list on April 3 after first being featured among Nashville’s “Most Wanted” on Aug. 16, 2023. Police said Groves has since been indicted by a grand jury on multiple charges related to alleged sex crimes.

The charges against him include two counts of rape, two counts of sexual battery and one count of domestic assault. Authorities said Groves was last seen in the East Nashville area. However, efforts to locate him have been unsuccessful.

5. Kendrick D. Horton

Kendrick Horton, 25, is a new addition to Nashville’s list of “Most Wanted” fugitives . Officials said Horton was recently indicted by a grand jury on charges for rape and solicitation of a minor. His last location is unknown.

6. Diego Camaja-Santiago

Police are continuing to search for Diego Camaja-Santiago , 24, after he initially appeared on the “Most Wanted” list nearly a year ago on Aug. 16. He was added back to the list on June 12 after being indicted by a grand jury on several charges related to alleged sex crimes.

According to authorities, Camaja-Santiago has outstanding warrants for two counts of aggravated rape with bodily injury, two counts of statutory rape and probation violation. His last location is unknown.

7. Edgar Monje-Alfaro

Edgar Monje-Alfaro, 24, is wanted by the MNPD after recently being indicted by a grand jury on two counts of statutory rape. Monje-Alfaro was added to the “Most Wanted” list on July 3. Officials said his last location is unknown.

8. Adrian Abernathy

Adrian Abernathy, 30, is believed to have been behind the wheel of a stolen car in a deadly October 2022 crash on the Rosa L. Parks Boulevard exit ramp from I-65 North .

Abernathy has outstanding warrants for vehicular homicide, three counts of aggravated assault, felon in possession of a weapon, theft of a motor vehicle, theft of a firearm, reckless endangerment and making a false report.

According to police, Abernathy initially said he was a backseat passenger in the stolen Lincoln Navigator SUV. However, over the course of the investigation, detectives determined the seating positions were reversed and Abernathy was the one driving the car.

Authorities said he was traveling over 100 mph shortly before the crash, which killed 29-year-old Todd Bryant of Antioch.

Abernathy has been featured on the “Most Wanted” list several times since early February 2023. He was added back to the list on May 1 after last being featured in November. Officials said he was last seen in Hermitage.

9. Marisah D. White

Marisah White, 21, is wanted on outstanding warrants for robbery, two counts of facilitating aggravated kidnapping and theft of property, according to police.

Court records show she is one of two people involved in the alleged crimes, which took place more than two years ago on April 4, 2022. White was added to the list on June 19. Officials said her last location is unknown.

10. Joshua R. Starkey

Joshua Starkey, 19, is among some of the youngest suspects to appear among Nashville’s “Most Wanted”. Police said Starkey is wanted for one count of aggravated robbery with a weapon or object. He was added to the list on July 10. His last known location was in Hermitage.

Anyone with information on any of the suspects listed is asked to contact the MNPD at 615-862-8600 or Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463 .

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