Knoxville police seek sexual battery suspect who may be in Gatlinburg area
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knoxville detectives are searching for a former high school coach facing multiple sexual battery charges who may be in Sevier County.
The Knoxville Police Department Special Crimes Unit is searching for 57-year-old Richard Shaver. He was indicted on four counts of sexual battery by an authority figure and two counts of attempted sexual battery by an authority figure.
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Investigators believe he may be in the Gatlinburg area and driving a white Chrysler Pacifica van with Tennessee tag 315-BDVN.
A spokesperson for Knox County Schools said he was a football coach at West High School and has resigned.
Anyone who may have information on Shaver's whereabouts is asked to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers.
This is a developing story. or for updates.
There are multiple ways you can provide anonymous information to Crime Stoppers. You can call 865-215-7165 or **TIPS, and go online at www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org, via the free mobile app, P3 Tips, or the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Facebook page. Tipsters can remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward.
Last month, West High School assistant football coach Chad Brooks was indicted on multiple counts of statutory rape. He was placed on unpaid leave and a school spokesperson said his contract would not be renewed for the next school year.
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