Nashville Police Add 10 'Most Wanted' Fugitives to List

Suspects sought for violent crimes, sex offenses, and domestic violence

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Metro Nashville Police Department has updated its 'Most Wanted' fugitives list, adding 10 suspects wanted for a range of violent crimes, sex offenses, and domestic violence incidents. The list includes individuals sought for charges such as first-degree murder, statutory rape, aggravated assault, and strangulation. Several of the suspects have extensive criminal histories in the Nashville area.

Why it matters

The 'Most Wanted' list is a tool used by the MNPD to apprehend some of the city's most dangerous and elusive offenders. By publicizing the identities and alleged crimes of these fugitives, the police hope to generate tips from the public that will lead to their capture. Removing these individuals from the streets is crucial for improving public safety in Nashville.

The details

The 10 suspects added to the 'Most Wanted' list this week face a variety of serious charges. De'Tynn Smith, 22, is wanted for first-degree murder, attempted murder, aggravated robbery, and weapons offenses. Devon Martak, 40, is accused of three counts of rape of a mentally defective or helpless person, and three counts of rape without consent. Demonquez Sandifer, 31, is charged with four counts of rape by force or coercion, four counts of statutory rape by an authority figure, and one count of sexual battery by an authority figure. Other suspects face charges related to domestic violence, aggravated assault, and evading arrest.

  • The 'Most Wanted' list is updated weekly by the MNPD Criminal Warrants Division.
  • Since the list was first launched in October 2022, more than 200 people featured have been apprehended or surrendered to law enforcement.

The players

Metro Nashville Police Department

The local law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining the 'Most Wanted' fugitives list and apprehending the suspects.

De'Tynn Smith

A 22-year-old man wanted for first-degree murder, attempted murder, aggravated robbery, and weapons offenses. He has an extensive criminal history in Nashville, including previous charges for carjacking and evading arrest.

Devon Martak

A 40-year-old man wanted on a grand jury indictment for three counts of rape of someone who is mentally defective or helpless and three counts of rape without consent. He has an extensive criminal history in Nashville, including previous convictions for drug possession, unlawful weapon possession, and a 'no contest' plea for aggravated sexual battery.

Demonquez Sandifer

A 31-year-old man wanted on grand jury indictments for four counts of rape by force or coercion, four counts of statutory rape by an authority figure, and one count of sexual battery by an authority figure.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.