KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers said on July 18 that a man was wanted by federal and local authorities for violating his parole.
They said the Knoxville Police Department and the U.S. Marshals were looking for Jerry Steven Helton, 69. They said he is an unregistered sex offender and described him as "sexually violent."
On July 20, the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers said Helton was taken into custody without incident by the U.S. Marshals Smoky Mountain Fugitive Task Force.
They said if anyone sees him they should not approach him. Anyone with information about his location should reach out to the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers. Anonymous tips can be submitted online or by calling 865-215-7165.