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Homeland Security special agent arrested on rape, sodomy charges
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Brandy Beard, Stephen Alexander , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· September 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points : A special agent with Homeland Security Investigations has been arrested. The agent, Kent Blacklidge, is now in jail after turning himself in.
From Mobile, Ala.: A special agent with Homeland Security Investigations has been arrested. He faces multiple charges including serious sex crimes. The agent, Kent Blacklidge, is now in jail after turning himself in.
His law enforcement agency confirmed his status and said he was placed on leave when the investigation began. The specifics of what led to the investigation are not yet clear.
More information about the case is expected to be released soon, providing further details about the charges and the events that led to the agent's arrest.
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Category: safety Published: September 7, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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