A Sullivan County, Tennessee Murder Suspect Has Been Caught In North Carolina
Bluff City, Tennessee Police Chief David Nelson confirmed to News Channel 11 on Saturday that Abrey Wayne Fortner of Chesapeake, Virginia was arrested on Friday night in Gates County, North Carolina. Fortner is accused of a grisly killing in a Bluff City apartment in September 2008. Investigators say Arthur Theodore Bruchard Junior’s throat had been slashed. Fortner was also wanted on warrants from Chesapeake and Smithville, Virginia for violation of probation, kidnapping and malicious wounding. Fortner was named one of tennessee’s 10 most wanted in October of last year.
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I’m thankful for law enforcement who protect us all…even the few citizens that don’t appreciate the job they do. Society is safer with criminals like Fortner behind bars.
It’s great how law enforcement can work together such as Bluff City Police and Sullivan County along with the US Marshal Service, Bluff City is a great town with old fashion values and deserves the best. Bluff City should be greateful for having such a fine and dedicated Police Force.
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