Nashville, TN – A 60-year-old LaVergne man has been indicted following a five-year investigation into a string of alleged sexual assaults across the Nashville area, according to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
Detectives said the suspect, Garrick Oden, was identified as the alleged perpetrator in the cases of at least four women who reported being sexually assaulted between 2012 and 2018. Authorities credited Special Victims Division Detective Kevin Wiles with leading the lengthy investigation that resulted in Oden’s arrest and indictment.
According to police, the investigation uncovered connections between Oden and multiple reports of sexual assault, with detectives working to match evidence and victim accounts over several years. Officials said Oden allegedly targeted women during that six-year span before the case was brought forward to a grand jury.
The Metro Nashville Police Department is now urging anyone who may have had interactions with Oden to contact the Special Victims Division at 615-862-7452. Investigators said additional victims may still be unidentified and are encouraged to come forward.
Oden is currently facing charges related to the reported assaults. Further details on upcoming court proceedings have not yet been released.
This article was produced by a journalist and may include AI-assisted input. All content is reviewed for accuracy and fairness.
Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for more relevant news stories and SUPPORT LOCAL INDEPENDENT NEWS! Have a tip? Message us!
