Clinton Man Charged Federally For Carjacking

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – On August 8, 2023, Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”) charged Shown White, 43, of Clinton, TN, in a federal criminal complaint with carjacking in violation of Title 18 U.S.C. § 2119.  The complaint was issued by the Honorable Cynthia Richardson Wyrick, United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee.  If convicted, White could face imprisonment of up to 25 years and other penalties.  White is currently in state custody, and he will make his appearance in federal court at a later date. 

According to documents filed with the court, it is alleged that White flagged down a waste collection truck for help after he crashed the vehicle, he was driving in the vicinity of 549 Henley Street in Knoxville.  The driver of the waste collection truck stopped in the roadway to assist.  Almost immediately, White jumped into the passenger side of the vehicle, held a knife to the driver’s throat, and instructed the driver to head south on Chapman Highway.  While the driver was attempting to comply with White’s demands, a struggle ensued which led the driver to jump from the moving vehicle.  White took control of the vehicle and continued driving into Sevier County until ultimately crashing the garbage truck into a business located on Dolly Parton Parkway.

U.S. Attorney Francis M. Hamilton III, of the Eastern District of Tennessee, and FBI Special Agent in Charge Joseph E. Carrico made the announcement.

This prosecution is the result of an ongoing investigation by the FBI, Knoxville Police Department, and Tennessee Highway Patrol. 

Assistant United States Attorney Miriam Johnson will represent the United States.

Members of the public are reminded that a complaint constitutes only charges and that every person is presumed innocent until their guilt has been proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

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