The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating the cause of a crash that resulted in a fatality just after 11pm on Wednesday night. The accident occurred in the 5800 block of Strawberry Plains Pike. Deputies did have to close the road for several hours while reconstruction occurred.
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The Knox County Sheriff’s Office had Zero Fatalities during the Memorial Day weekend. Deputies made a total of 18 DUI arrests. There were 25 vehicle accidents without injury and 8 of those involved alcohol. There were 3 vehicle accidents with injury and 1 of those involved alcohol. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Deputies issued a
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A message from our friends at Skatetown Knoxville…. Skatetown located at 5713 North Broadway in North Knox County would like to recognize and thank all Knox County first responders. We are offering all first responders a free skate Pass! The next time you COME ROLL WITH US, just mention SAFETYMAN and show your ID to
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Congratulations to the K-9 Teams of the month (L-R), February- C. Amburn/THOR, March- D. McClure/JANIK, April- N. Strachey/GORAN! The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is blessed to have such a hardworking, dedicated K-9 Unit. We appreciate the work they do and the value they bring to our agency.
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KCSO’s Fire Investigation Unit is on the scene of a Fire in the 1400 Currier Lane. They are warning residents to watch for “Hot spots” both East & West of that area. If you spot one CALL 911
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May 5, 2020 For Immediate Release: Sheriff Spangler Statement to Citizens of Knox County Contact: Kimberly Glenn, Communications Director To the citizens of Knox County, The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous requests for comments regarding Fleet Services Manager, Ronnie Kidd who was placed on Administrative Leave with pay on May 1, 2020. Immediately
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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.