Crime & Safety

Nashville Man Wanted In Franklin Crime Spree Found In Kentucky

Detectives say a man wanted in at least 15 Franklin auto break-ins and several credit card cons is in a Kentucky jail awaiting extradition.

FRANKLIN, TN -- Franklin detectives say they've connected a Nashville man currently held in a Kentucky jail to a rash of crimes.

Kedarius Smith, 20, of Nashville is currently in Franklin, Ky., where he's being held in the Simpson County Jail. Soon he'll be in Franklin, Tenn., facing a slew of charges.

Detectives say Smith is responsible for 15 auto burglaries, two stolen cars, numerous credit card frauds and an aggravated home burglary.

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He'll be extradited from one Franklin to the other in the coming days.

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