The girlfriend of Kenneth Dehart, Jr. is out on bond following her arrest for reportedly helping him avoid capture following a shooting involving two Blount County deputies, fatally injuring Deputy Greg McCowen.
Carrie Matthews was taken into custody in Sevier County charged with accessory after the fact for reportedly warning him when police went to her home.
Matthews has been issued a $350,000 bond and is required to wear an ankle monitor. Matthews posted bond yesterday and was released from jail last night (Monday). She’ll be back in court on March 15th.
Marcus DeHart is the suspect’s brother who is also charged with accessory after the fact. He is being held on a one million dollar bond. A bond hearing is set for Friday.
The manhunt for Kenneth Dehart continues. He is suspected of shooting two Blount County deputies, fatally injuring Deputy Greg McCowan and Deputy Shelby Eggers was shot in the leg but is recovering at home. She was able to return fire on Dehart who reportedly shot at the deputies following a traffic stop Thursday night.
A Blue Alert remains active for Dehart by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and he is on their Most Wanted list. He is considered armed and dangerous. Please call 9 1 1 is you see him.
Anyone with information on Kenneth DeHart, Jr. is being asked to call 1-800-TBI-FIND or the tip line at 865-981-7125. A $100,000 award for information leading to his arrest.
