07/05/2026
UPDATE: SUSPECT IN CUSTODY
The Carter County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to report that Peter Taylor has been taken into custody.
Following an approximately 14-hour operation, deputies successfully located Taylor and took him into custody near the original incident scene.
The Carter County Sheriff’s Office extends its sincere appreciation to the many law enforcement officers and partner agencies who assisted throughout this operation. We also thank the citizens of Carter County for their patience, cooperation, and the information provided during the investigation.
At this time, there is no ongoing threat to the public related to this incident.
As always, we ask the public to allow the investigation and judicial process to proceed. Additional information will be released when appropriate.
Thank you for helping us keep Carter County safe.
-Sheriff Bradwell