Sheriff Spangler is aware of the protest that has taken place outside of The Knox County Health Department. It is important for the Citizens of Knox County to know that Sheriff Spangler has been in close contact with Dr. Buchanan since the pandemic began. In addition, Sheriff Spangler has ensured that everyone at the Knox …
Sheriff Tom Spangler has confirmed that as of this afternoon on April 17, 2020 Assistant Chief David Henderson’s status has changed. Assistant Chief Henderson is now retired from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. His request for retirement was placed on April 10, 2020 and was finalized this afternoon. Additionally, Assistant Chief Henderson was relieved of …
On April 13, 2020 the Knoxville Police Department was pursuing two suspects who were believed to be responsible for a shooting that occurred on April 7, 2020. The vehicle, a black 2008 Honda FIT was being driven by Napoleon J. Moore DOB 11/01/2000 of Knoxville, the owner of the vehicle was a passenger and also …
April 9, 2020 – Deputies with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to reports of a vehicle on fire at approximately 2:20am in the 2200 block of Duncan Road. Upon arrival Deputies found the vehicle to be fully engulfed, Rural Metro Fire was working to extinguish the fire. Once the fire was extinguished it …
As you know, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating today’s Officer Involved Shooting. I wanted to reach out to the Families who have suffered great loss today, to the victim who is hospitalized, to the employees and everyone at Pilot Corporation, to Police, Fire and EMSand to the citizens of Knox County. I want …
TBI Investigating Series of Stabbings, Officer-Involved Shooting in Knox County At the request of 6th District Attorney General Charme Allen, TBI Agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding a series of stabbings, along with the officer-involved shooting of the suspect in the incident. Preliminary information indicates that just before 7:00 this morning, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office …
Officers are on scene at the Strawberry Plains Pilot due to an Officer involved shooting . TBI will be investigating and handling further press releases. See More
The men and women of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office stand ready to protect the Citizens of Knox County. The Oath of Office requires that we uphold the Constitution and enforce the Laws of the State of Tennessee without fear, favor or prejudice. We are living in an unprecedented time that is requiring and will …
Sheriff Spangler would like to clarify any confusion for Knox County citizens from the Executive Order and amended Executive Order issued by Governor Lee. Executive Order #22 (issued March 30, 2020) along with the amended order #23 (issued April 20, 2020) can be viewed in their entirety at below link. Sheriff Spangler is hopeful that this …
In light of Governor Lee’s Order this afternoon the Knox County Sheriff’s Office wants to make you aware that we are not in possession of nor has Sheriff Spangler been able to review the order as of this hour. Once Sheriff Spangler is able to see and review the order, he will provide the public …
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has received complaints from citizens that they are being pulled over and asked for their “letter of authorization” to travel. Sheriff Tom Spangler wants to make it clear to the citizens he has NOT authorized ANY of his Deputies to make stops to request this documentation. Sheriff Spangler is asking …
The inmate that escaped from the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility on March 31, 2020 has been captured. Officers with the Knoxville Police Department took Samuel Fox into custody without incident just after 11:30pm. on March 31, 2020. Sheriff Tom Spangler wants to thank not only his Deputies and Detectives but the Officers with KPD …
On July 20, 1985 the burned body of Betty Joyce Brown,aka Simmons, was found in the woods at 3805 Maloney Road in South Knox County. The 29 year old Austin-East graduate had been stabbed before being burned. Ms. Brown was last seen on July 14, 1985 between midnight and 1:00am in front of the Bread Box at Magnolia Ave and Spruce Street. It is believed that Ms. Brown was offered and accepted a ride from an unknown subject. Ms. Brown’s last know address was 2737 Tarleton Ave. Initial investigation indicated that when Ms. Brown’s body was found, she had been dead approximately 1 week. Family members described Ms. Brown as being a “very sweet and loving mother.”
If you have any information please call the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit at (865)-215-3520/3590 or e-mail coldcase@knoxsheriff.org.