NAHUNTA — A Nahunta women wanted in Tennessee on a charge of Second Degree Murder was taken into custody by the Nahunta Police Department Thursday night.
“While the citizens of Nahunta were resting peacefully in their homes, your CSIU det ectives were act ively working to keep you safe,” stated NPD Chief Brad Todd. “This arrest was not the result of a special operation or targeted detail — it was the result of proactive policing, attention to detail, and adherence to policy.”
Kadarie Lazette Sumbry, 35, of a Florida Avenue address in Nahunta, had arrived on scene in front of Nahunta City Hall to help Quanequa Stewart of Nahunta, was had been stopped February 26 at approximately 9:49 p.m. for an equipment violation on a Buick Enclave.
Stewart was stopped by Detective Acevedo with the Crime Suppression & Intelligence Unit (CSIU).
She was found to be operating the Buick Enclave while her driver’s license was suspended.
During the course of the stop, Detective Acevedo detected the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Ms. Stewart admitted marijuana had been smoked inside the vehicle earlier.
In an effort to ensure the safe and lawful removal of the vehicle, Detective Acevedo agreed to allow a properly licensed driver to respond and retrieve it as Detective Corporal Larry Champion arrived on scene to assist.
A short time later, Sumbry arrived to retrieve the vehicle. In accordance with Nahunta Police Department policy and standard protocol, Det. Cpl. Champion conducted a driver’s license check through Brantley 911 Communications prior to releasing the vehicle.
Dispatch advised Ms. Sumbry was wanted out of the State of Tennessee on a charge of Second Degree Murder. She was immediately taken into custody without incident.
“Your detectives followed protocol, conducted routine checks, and in doing so removed a murder suspect from our streets without incident,” added Chief Todd. “That is what professional, disciplined law enforcement looks like. Although these detectives wear our uniform, they ultimately belong to the citizens they serve. Their commitment is to you.”
Sgt. Wade Bennett and deputies with the Brantley County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene to provide assistance, reflecting the strong interagency partnership that continues to strengthen public safety in our community.
Ms. Sumbry is currently being held pending extradition proceedings. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
