A coordinated multi-agency law enforcement effort ended without incident Friday, October 9, 2026, leading to the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting in McMinn County.

Ricky Lee Boggess was taken into custody after McMinn County detectives identified him as the subject of a shooting incident earlier in the day. Detectives tracked Boggess to an apartment in the Wolf Creek community and called on the Rhea County Sheriff’s Office to assist in serving several outstanding warrants.

The Rhea County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team responded to the location and successfully negotiated with Boggess to exit the residence. He surrendered to officers on scene without further escalation.

Boggess faces charges in McMinn County for aggravated assault and being a felon in possession of a handgun. Following his arrest, he was turned over to the custody of McMinn County deputies.

The Rhea County Sheriff’s Office credited the safe resolution of the operation to seamless teamwork among local and state agencies, offering specific thanks to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the Rhea County Office of Emergency Management, and Rhea Ambulance for their support during the response.