Demarcus MooreA Tennessee Army National Guardsman was arrested Tuesday after missing the equivalent of five months of drill duty.
Demarcus Moore, 23, was arrested at the Dollar General on Broad Street after police were called to serve a warrant. He is charged with absence without leave.
Moore was sworn to a contract agreement with the National Guard for six years of service, but as of August 2016, he had exceeded the the maximum number of days missed unauthorized.
A complaint was filed in Hamilton County general sessions court stating Moore had been sent a certified letter letting him know of his absences and the consequences associated with it. It also asked Moore to contact his unit and if he didn't, a warrant would be sworn for his arrest.
The letter was signed for by Moore on July 27, 2016, court documents state.
Moore was taken into custody without incident. Online court records show he was released on $1,000 bond.