East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is asking Knoxville-area residents to keep an eye out for Noah Everette Priester, who is wanted on an aggravated-assault charge and for a probation violation tied to a drug-related case. The alert lists Priester’s date of birth as July 21, 2000, and describes him as about 5-foot-1 and 190 pounds. His last known location, according to the group, is the Western Heights neighborhood of Knoxville.
What the Alert Says
According to the Facebook alert, Priester is sought on an aggravated-assault charge and for a probation violation stemming from a drug-related matter. The notice lists his birthdate and physical description and specifies that the warrants were active as of the time of posting. Crime Stoppers also stresses that anyone named in its bulletins is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
How to Report Tips
The alert lays out several ways to share information with investigators. Tipsters can text the code “ETTips” to 738477, call 865-215-7165, use the P3 Tips mobile app, or file a tip online.
According to East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers’ website, people who provide tips and remain anonymous may be eligible for a cash reward, with rewards of up to $2,000 available in qualifying cases. The site outlines program rules and how the reward process works.
Background
Public records and archived reporting show that a man with the same name was involved in a 2019 shooting investigation in Powell and faced attempted first-degree murder-related charges at that time. Local coverage from WVLT reported on those 2019 arrests. It is not yet clear whether those earlier allegations are connected to the current Crime Stoppers alert.
Legal Status
The Crime Stoppers Facebook notice says the warrants referenced in the alert were active as of Tuesday’s post and directs anyone with information to use the organization’s reporting channels. The group reiterates that people named in its notices are presumed innocent until proven guilty and urges the public to leave any apprehension to law enforcement authorities; the original post includes those reminders…