Fans of The Voice were caught off guard after reports surfaced that a former country singer from the show was arrested in Oklahoma in connection with a serious criminal investigation spanning mu::ltiple states.
According to authorities, the arrest came after law enforcement in Tennessee issued a warrant tied to a fatal incident. Prior to the arrest, police had publicly requested assistance from the community through social media while attempting to locate the individual.
Tennessee Police Issue Alert After Crash Investigation
Earlier this week, the Goodlettsville Police Department in Davidson County, Tennessee, released an alert regarding a former The Voice contestant connected to a crash near Long Hollow Pike, close to Interstate 65.
Officials have shared limited details about the incident, though it was serious enough to result in an active warrant. Investigators indicated that the crash remains under review as part of a broader investigation.
Suspect Believed To Be Traveling Toward Oklahoma
At the time of the alert, authorities believed the former contestant was traveling west toward Oklahoma with another individual. Reports indicated the vehicle involved was towing a large trailer, which helped narrow the search.
Police later confirmed that the individual was successfully located and taken into custody in Oklahoma, bringing an end to the multi-state search.
Case Continues To Develop
Law enforcement officials have not yet released additional details regarding the circumstances of the crash or the next steps in the legal process. The suspect is expected to be extradited back to Tennessee as the investigation continues.
The arrest has sparked widespread reaction online, particularly among The Voice fans who were unaware of the singer’s legal troubles.
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In a post shared on Facebook, authorities called on locals for help. As the post shared, “The Goodlettsville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ms. Kata Huddleston.”
Kata Hay, whose real name is Kata Huddleston, was a contestant on The Voice‘s 10th season. She would be eliminated during Week 1 of the live shows. This followed a performance of Aretha Franklin’s “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.”
As noted by Whisky Riff, however, Kata has faced legal troubles since her time on the show. In 2022, she was arr3sted in Sumner County, Tennessee, on charges of “having sexual contact with a 16-year-old.” She reportedly pleaded guilty and spent six months in jail.
Kata Hay Also Faces Other Charges Amid This Recent Arr3st
With this more recent case, however, Kata faced a more serious charge. She was wanted on a warrant for vehicular homicide. According to TMZ, Hay also has an open DUI case, which is her second. She’s also been accused of leaving the scene of an accident, causing an estimated $1,500 in property damage and driving with an open container of alcohol. The accusations stem from a Dec. 10 incident.
As the outlet noted, a later update claimed that Kata had been taken into police custody in Oklahoma. It read, “The Goodlettsville Police Department would like to thank the mul:titude of citizens who called in with tips as to the location of Ms. Huddleston.”
The post continued, “As a direct result, we are pleased to announce that she was arr3sted early this morning in Oklahoma.” It was also shared that this was “where she will be extradited back to Davidson County.”
The outlet noted that it hasn’t appeared that she’s been extradited to Nashville at this time. The Davidson County jail also didn’t have her listed as currently being in their custody.
Kata also faces other pending charges in Davidson County. This includes “2nd offense DUI, leaving the scene of an accident over $1,500 in damage, and open container.”
Since her time on The Voice, Kata has continued her music career. As the outlet noted, she had been continuing to share music and videos on social media, including days before the crash.
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