The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Fire Investigation Unit was on scene with Rural Metro Fire Department earlier this evening at 3126 Cunningham Road in North Knox County. Investigators say the suspect was on scene when Patrol Units arrived. The suspect received multiple burns and was transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center where he …
-Update 06192020 1756- Missing person has been located safe. Thank you for all your assistance. MISSING PERSON- The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is asking for assistance in helping them locate a missing female. Emily Wagner D/O/B – 07/26/2001 5’4″ 104 LBS Vehicle – Chevy Spark, Color is Raspberry-Tag -0S18M1 Emily was last …
-MISSING PERSON- The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is asking for assistance in helping them locate a missing female. Emily Wagner D/O/B – 07/26/2001 5’4″ 104 LBS Vehicle – Chevy Spark, Color is Raspberry-Tag -0S18M1 Emily was last seen wearing gray sweatpants and a white crop top. If you have any information on …
Sheriff Tom Spangler along with Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon would like to welcome the newest K-9’s to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Family. Featured L-R are Deputy/Handler Halsey and his K-9 partner “KNOX”, Deputy/Handler Bothof and his K-9 partner “DOLLY” and Deputy/Handler Bowers and his K-9 partner “TRIP”. We featured Deputy Bowers Retired K-9 “ZOLI” …
Sheriff Spangler’s statement for county commission meeting 06152020. — Commissioners and Citizens of Knox County, I felt it appropriate and timely to address you both on a few things given the attention to Law Enforcement Officers around the country. The first thing I want to say is that I am honored to be the Sheriff …
North End Patrol units were involved in a vehicle pursuit on Emory road near 75 at approximately 1115 of a white Uhaul van. Airwatch was able to assist and suspect was taken into custody without incident in the parking lot of Home Federal Bank (Emory road at Heiskell) at 1125. Charges for suspect and more …
After 5 years of explosives detection, K9 Zoli will be taking a well deserved retirement with handler Josh Bubba Bowers. A quick did you know? Zoli is an explosives detection dog, and assisted the FBI in locating bomb making materials in the first ever case and conviction of the charge “home grown violent extremist”. Now …
The Knox County Sheriffs Office has received several reports of people impersonating officers and attempting to get people to pay for alleged warrant fees over the phone. The Knox County Sheriffs Office will never ask for any payment over the phone. Do not fall victim to this scam and remember if we need to speak …
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Family Crimes Unit is blessed to have some incredible Detectives and Victim Advocates working on behalf of victims of all ages. In the last month our victim advocates have helped a large number of domestic violence victims obtain orders of protection. If you or someone you know is a victim …
Special thanks to our friends at the Turkey Creek Walmart for thinking about our frontline officers by donating snacks and drinks. We are always thankful for our local businesses!
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.