![]() On behalf of the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office, I would like to offer our thoughts and prayers to the victim, her family, friends, and the all involved law enforcement officers and other members of the justice system as this investigation continues to achieve justice for all concerned. Like any major crime perpetrated against a young teenager, this case is a difficult one and will plague the victim, her family, friends, and the law enforcement officers and agents involved in the case for years to come. The SRT worked in freezing weather conditions but resolved this mission without anyone getting hurt, which was a good day for our Department, the female victim, and her family. I am proud of the men and women of this Department that played a role in this potentially dangerous surveillance and arrest, especially the Special Response Team responsible for the safe and successful resolution of this 6-week ordeal. Cummins’ activities to our attention, which led to a response by members of the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office. Those and other charges are pending review by Siskiyou County District Attorney Kirk Andrus.According to Sheriff Jon Lopey, “I would like to commend the citizens that played a role in bringing Mr. Deputies said Cummins is facing local charges of kidnapping and possession of stolen property. Thomas will undergo a forensic interview and receive the care that she needs.Ĭummins was scheduled to be arraigned Friday at 10 a.m. She is now is custody of FBI agents at the Redding, California office. Thomas appeared to be in good health, although authorities said in a news conference Thursday that she was "emotional" toward officers. Deputies also found two loaded guns inside the cabin.ĭeputies said Thomas exited the cabin behind Cummins and was she detained at the scene for her protection. Cummins was taken into custody without incident. Deputies said Barry assisted in the arrest. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said 50-year-old Tad Cummins surrendered without incident in Cecilville, which is in northern California. SRT officers established a perimeter around the cabin and arrested Cummins upon his exit from the cabin. The original BOLO suggested that Cummins could be armed with two guns, which prompted the response of the tactical Special Response Team. There's no cellphone service in that area. According to the tip, Thomas and Cummins were staying in a cabin off of Eddy Gulch Road. Griffin Barry, a Nashville man living in California, called 911 after noticing the pair staying at the cabin. Sheriff’s officials in a rural northern California. A nationwide BOLO had previously been issued for Cummins, who was also put on TBI's Top 10 Most Wanted List.Ĭecilville is a rural mountainous area of the country about 68 miles from the county seat of Yreka. Crime New details on teacher's arrest, teen student's rescue at remote cabin Ap/ 4:36 PM / CBS/AP SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. Cummins, 50, was wanted for the aggravated kidnapping of his former student Thomas, 15. Wednesday regarding Cummins vehicle, a Nissan Rogue, in the Cecilville area. ![]() ![]() (WZTV) - Siskiyou County deputies said a Nashville man living in California who befriended Tennessee AMBER Alert suspect Tad Cummins and subject Elizabeth Thomas assisted in Cummins' arrest on Thursday.Īuthorities said they received a tip about 9 p.m. By Kaylin Searles, WZTVĬECILVILLE, Calif. WZTV/KTVL Griffin Barry, a Nashvillian living in California, called in the 911 tip regarding AMBER Alert subject Elizabeth Thomas and her accused captor Tad Cummins. ![]()
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