By Shannon McFarlin News Director
Paris, Tenn.–A man who was wanted on two counts of attempted second degree murder of a police officer in Haywood County was caught in Henry County over the weekend.
Dustin Blake Via, age 40, Medina, was arrested Saturday, December 7 on a tip by Henry County Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. James Sanders, according to Henry County Sheriff Monte Belew. Via was caught at a convenience store on Hwy. 69A.
The 28th Drug Task Force had sworn out arrest warrants for Via on two counts of attempted second degree murder of a police officer for an incident that occurred near exit 66 in Haywood County Tuesday night. Via already had outstanding drug warrants for his arrest from previous charges.
CrimeStoppers was offering a $10,000 reward for his capture.
Via was transported Monday to Haywood County by Henry County deputies.
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