This week, the Tennessee Highway Patrol assisted in the rescue of a 13 year-old girl that was kidnapped in North Carolina, as the perpetrator was arrested in Jefferson County in East Tennessee after being spotted by state troopers.
20 year-old Brendan J. Arthurs is accused of sexually assaulting the teenage girl who remains nameless at this time.
Following Arthur’s capture, the young girl was taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center for evaluation and treatment after the traumatic ordeal.
The THP praised the actions of its troopers, saying, “We’re thankful this young girl is now safe and proud of the troopers and deputies who acted quickly to bring this situation to a safe end. It’s another example of the good work our troopers do every day to protect the people of Tennessee and those traveling through our state.”
