Deshunda Owsley, 46, is arrested on charges of tampering with evidence after allegedly concealing a cellphone linked to her son, Dedrick Patterson, who is accused of bringing a firearm into the Criminal Justice Center. Owsley’s actions reportedly hindered law enforcement efforts to locate Patterson, prompting a significant investigation into the incident that began when police received reports of a weapon being brought to 201 Poplar.
During the investigation, detectives learned that Owsley abruptly ended a phone call when informed of her son’s outstanding warrants. After Patterson was captured, recorded calls revealed he implicated his mother in moving his cellphone to protect incriminating evidence. The complexities of this case highlight both familial loyalty and the challenges law enforcement faces in securing cooperation during criminal investigations.
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