Information on Suspect in Kidnapping, Robbery, EOCA Sought by Crime Stoppers (Update)

January 13, 2017 - (Update): Wanted Suspect - Charles Edwards was arrested on Friday, January 13, 2017 at 4:43pm and booked into the Shelby County Sheriff's Office jail.


January 6, 2017 - Center Crime Stoppers is seeking information on the whereabouts of Charles Lynn Edwards, Jr., 32, of Timpson who has active felony warrants for Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Robbery, and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity (EOCA). Mr. Edwards is described as being a black male, 5'08” tall, and weighing 220 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Center Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information. Anyone who has information should call Center Crime Stoppers at 936-598-SAFE (7233) or submit a tip online at www.centercrimestoppers.com. Remember you don't have to give your name. All calls and cash rewards are completely anonymous. Rewards will only be paid on tips submitted through the Center Crime Stoppers system.

If a caller does not wish to remain anonymous or receive a reward, they may call the Shelby County Sheriff's Office at 936-598-5600 or 936-572-1468 and speak with Chief Deputy DJ Dickerson.

If anyone is found to be hindering the apprehension, harboring or concealing, providing or aiding with any means of avoiding arrest or effecting escape or warns Mr. Edwards of impending discovery or apprehension will be arrested and charged in accordance to Penal Code 38.05 Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution, a Felony 3 offense.