Repeat offender with lengthy rap sheet accused of gunning down Kentucky trooper during traffic stop
The Tennessee man accused of killing a Kentucky state trooper was on probation and already wanted for a violation, with a criminal record that included assault, fraud and illegally possessing a gun.Emonnie Branch, 51, was denied bond Tuesday on a charge of murder of a first responder in the death of Trooper Hayden Phillips, a husband and father of three young boys.Tennessee Department of Correction records reviewed by Fox News Digital show Branch was serving five years of probation for a fraud-related conviction.His supervision was scheduled to end in July 2030.Sumner County District Attorney Thomas Dean told Fox 17 Nashville that Branch was already wanted for a probation violation tied to his securities fraud conviction before Monday’s shooting.CALIFORNIA GUNMAN REPEATEDLY RELEASED BEFORE DEADLY RAMPAGE, FIERY SHOOTOUT WITH DEPUTIESEmonnie Branch, 51, is being held without bond in the killing of Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips.
(Warren County Detention Center)"Looks like he has a very extensive and varied criminal history," Commonwealth’s Attorney Kori Bumgarner said during Tuesday’s arraignment, the outlet reported.CHARLOTTE REPEAT OFFENDER CHARGED WITH KILLING MAN HOURS AFTER RELEASE ON BONDEmonnie Branch was on probation when he was accused of killing Trooper Hayden Phillips, Tennessee correction records show.(Tennessee Department of Correction)Dean said Branch’s prior convictions included attempted domestic assault, violating a no-contact order and securities fraud.
Court records reviewed by the outlet also showed a 2009 conviction for illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.Fox 17 reported that Branch was arrested twice this year for probation violations.Warren County Regional Jail records reviewed by Fox News Digital show he is being held without bond on the murder charge and a fugitive charge.SUSPECTS AT LARGE AFTER TUCSON POLICE RECRUIT KILLED, PIMA COUNTY CORRECTIONS OFFICER WOUNDED IN SHOOTINGKentucky State Police Troo...