Lake County, TN – Authorities are intensifying their search for Austin Drummond, who is allegedly wanted in connection with the deaths of four people in Lake County. Law enforcement is offering a significant reward for information leading to his arrest.
According to the U.S. Marshals Service, the reward for information leading to Drummond’s apprehension has been increased to $10,000. This is in addition to a previously announced $7,500 reward from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), raising the total possible reward to $17,500. Authorities allege that Drummond is wanted for four counts of first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, and weapons violations stemming from the deaths of four individuals, ages 21, 20, 38, and 15, on July 29 in Lake County.
Officials have cautioned that Drummond is considered armed and dangerous and allegedly has violent tendencies. The TBI is leading the investigation, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force, which has adopted the case as part of an ongoing fugitive investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone with information on Drummond’s whereabouts to contact the U.S. Marshals at 901-406-2044 or 901-661-2955. According to the agencies, informants’ identities will be kept confidential.
The search continues as officials work to locate and apprehend Drummond. Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
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