Sheriff's Department Seeks Sex Offender for Failure to Register (Update)

Bobby CartwrightUpdate May 16, 2016 - Bobby Cartwright was arrested by deputy Kurtes Lawrence with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office Monday, May 16 at 11:45 a.m.


May 11, 2016 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking the whereabouts of Bobby Cartwright. Cartwright is a registered sex offender and is wanted for failure to register/sex offenders duty to register.

Cartwright is a black male, 5’6, 200 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. Cartwright‘s last known addresses were on Railroad Avenue and George Bowers Drive in Tenaha. He also previously resided in Shelbyville.

Center Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information. Anyone who has information regarding this crime 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 and speak with an investigator.