Nashville, Tennessee – A convicted sex offender in Tennessee has been arrested after allegedly attacking a woman he followed home from a concert in downtown Nashville, according to police.
Attack After Bridgestone Arena Concert
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said Joequarius Williams, 29, was charged with attempted murder and robbery for attacking a 25-year-old woman inside her apartment building shortly after she returned from a Nov. 5 concert at Bridgestone Arena.
The woman, whose identity has not been released, told police she noticed a man following her from a distance as she walked home. When she entered her building, the suspect followed her inside and into an elevator.
Violent Confrontation in the Elevator
Once inside, Williams allegedly grabbed the woman by the neck and told her he was going to kill her.
“She lost consciousness briefly due to strangulation,” police said in a statement. “When she came to, the man was on top of her.”
As the elevator doors opened, the woman managed to break free and run for help. Williams allegedly fled with her keys and cell phone, which investigators later recovered outside the building.
Fingerprints Lead to Arrest
Detectives identified Williams after analyzing fingerprints found on the victim’s belongings. He was arrested Tuesday and taken into custody without incident.
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Prior Sex Crime Conviction
Authorities said Williams has a prior criminal record, including a 2019 conviction for aggravated assault and attempted forcible rape involving a 27-year-old woman at a Glastonbury Road apartment complex.
Williams had been sentenced to probation and placed on the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry following that conviction. Police added that probation violation warrants will now be filed against him in connection with the latest incident.
Facing Major Charges
Williams is currently being held at the Davidson County Jail on a $10.1 million bond. He faces multiple felony charges, including attempted murder, robbery, and possible probation violations.
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