The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is requesting assistance from the public in locating John E. Stokes. Warrants are on file charging Mr. Stokes with Conspiracy to Commit Murder and Attempted First Degree Murder relating to the assault that took place on February 16, 2011 at 10527 Collins Road.

The second suspect involved, James Davis is in custody but all leads concerning the whereabouts of John Stokes have been exhausted. Mr. Stokes is described as a w/m age 40, 6’ 2” weighing 220 lbs. with brown hair and eyes. He is considered armed and dangerous.

Investigators are requesting anyone with information on the whereabouts of John E. Stokes to contact the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Division at 423-209-7140 or the HCSO Criminal Investigations Division at 423-209-8940