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Greeneville sexual assault suspect in custody

Pridemore was taken into custody Friday morning on an aggravated sexual battery of a child charge.

UPDATE Friday, Nov. 17, 2017

Greeneville Police said Friday that Justin Pridemore, 24, has been taken into custody.

Pridemore, who was taken into custody Friday morning, was wanted on a charge for aggravated sexual battery of a child involving a 5-year-old.

The TBI placed him on its "Top 10 Most Wanted" list Thursday.

The TBI said it received a tip that Pridemore was possibly at a home on Forester Lane in Jonesborough. Agents requested assistance from the Washington County Sheriff's Office and were able to capture him without incident inside the residence.

ORIGINAL STORY Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017

A Greene County sexual assault suspect has been added to TBI's "Top 10 Most Wanted" list.

Justin Wayne Pridemore, 24, is wanted for one count of aggravated sexual battery of a child, according to a release from the Greeneville Police Department.

Anyone with information should call the Greeneville PD at (423) 639-7112, the Greene County Sheriff's Office at (423) 798-1800, or the TBI at (800) TBI-FIND or 824-3463. There is a reward of up to $2,500 being offered for information leading to his arrest.

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