Nashville’s ‘Most Wanted’ fugitives: 2 convicted felons sought for new charges

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Two men with lengthy criminal histories are among the newest additions to Nashville’s list of “Top 10 Most Wanted” fugitives.

The list is updated every Wednesday on the Metro Nashville Police Department 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, more than half 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 assault, aggravated robbery and vehicle theft.

The two newest additions, 36-year-old Magic Johnson and 56-year-old Emory Davis, have criminal histories dating back to the late 90s and early 2000s. Both are now wanted for several charges, including multiple counts of assault.

As the search for these suspects continues, the list has aided investigators in several arrests. Last week, a teen wanted for first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder turned himself in to police just a day after being featured among Nashville’s “Most Wanted.”

A handful of suspects like 18-year-old Joshua Polledo-Negrin have surrendered themselves after appearing on the list, but detectives said tips from the public have been vital in bringing many other wanted fugitives into custody.

In total, at least 124 “Most Wanted” fugitives have been arrested since the program was launched in October 2022. Below is a list of the suspects who made the police department’s “Top 10 Most Wanted” list the week of July 31, 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 twelfth week in a row Cameron has appeared on the list. However, police began looking for him in 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. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Thaddous S. Baskette

Thaddous Baskette, 30, is wanted on seven outstanding warrants for assault and theft-related charges, according to police.

The charges against him include aggravated assault with serious bodily injury, especially aggravated burglary, vehicle theft less than $60,000, two counts of vehicle theft less than $10,000, vehicle theft less than $2,500 and failure to appear.

Baskette was added to the “Most Wanted” list last week. Officials said his last location is unknown.

8. Emory H. Davis

Emory Davis, 56, is a new addition to Nashville’s “Most Wanted” list . Officials said Davis is wanted on eight outstanding warrants, many of which are for violent offenses like assault.

The charges against him include aggravated assault with bodily injury, two counts of assault with bodily injury, evading arrest, reckless driving, two counts of vandalism and driving on a suspended license.

Davis’ criminal history dates back to the late 90s, when he was convicted of aggravated robbery and multiple theft and drug charges. Court records show he spent several years in jail before eventually being released.

Authorities said his last location is unknown.

9. Magic E. Johnson

Magic Johnson, 36, is another new addition to the list this week . Authorities said Johnson is wanted on outstanding warrants for two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault by strangulation and felon in possession of a weapon.

Court records show Johnson has an extensive criminal history dating back to 2006. He has previously been convicted of charges such as disorderly conduct, misdemeanor evading arrest, aggravated robbery, assault and multiple order of protection violations.

His 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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