Brian Lee ClecklerA Franklin County, Tennessee, man has been added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s 10 Most Wanted list and a $2,500 reward has been offered for information leading to his arrest after he fired shots at officers last week during a pursuit.
TBI officials said Brian Lee Cleckler, 39, whose last know address is Duncan Drive in Winchester, Tennessee, is considered armed and dangerous and is being sought on two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of evading arrest and unlawful possession of a weapon, according to a news release.
Sgt. Chris Guess, spokesman for the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, said Cleckler was involved in what initially began as a traffic stop by Decherd police on Aug. 23.
Not long after the chase began it ended with Cleckler fleeing on foot into a wood line where he “discharged a firearm in the direction of law enforcement,” Guess said.
Cleckler is described as a white man, 5 feet, 9 inches tall, weighing 163 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes, authorities said.
Guess said Clecker has been known to frequent homes in Franklin, Coffee and Grundy counties. TBI officials also indicated that Cleckler could have ties to Alabama.
He should not be approached, officials said.
Anyone having contact with Cleckler or knowledge of his whereabouts should contact Franklin County investigator Todd Hindman at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at 931-962-0123 or 931-308-9425 or Crime Stoppers at 931-962-INFO.
Or, anyone with information can also call the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND. There is a reward of up to $2,500 being offered for information leading to his arrest.
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