Update – 07302020 2000 Missing Bill Maddox has been located safe in West Knox County. Thank you for all the assistance in locating him. July 30, 2020 Knoxville, Tennessee – Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a missing Knox […]
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A tractor trailer wreck 75 S near 640 (just south of Merchants) has interstate blocked. This is going to take a while. Canadian Dry isn’t dry when it’s all over the interstate. Thankfully everyone is ok, KPD working the scene. Take an alternate route if you planned on driving 75S over next couple hours. #OhSnapple
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The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit along with S.W.A.T executed two search warrants on July 21, 2020. Sheriff Tom Spangler is pleased to announce their are fewer drugs on the streets in Knox County because of their efforts. Drug overdoses have been on the rise in recent months. We at the Knox County Sheriff’s
Family Crimes may very well be one of the most emotionally challenging units within the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. We are thankful to have some very dedicated individuals who continually go above and beyond on behalf of the families and children in Knox County. Congratulations to the Family Crimes Detectives of the month for the
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Corrections Officer Kristina Kanning was recognized for the Officer of the Month for May 2020 for her attention to detail and quick actions to get medical attention for an inmate in medical distress. We are blessed to have some of the best Corrections Officers working at the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Well done, Officer Kanning!
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TBI Agents investigating Officer-Involved shooting in Knoxville See link below for full release. tbinewsroom.com/2020/07/15/tbi-agents-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-knoxville/
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Message from the Sheriff: There are serious questions as to the constitutionality of the order made by the health board. My Deputies are sworn to support and defend the constitution. We will rely on the citizens of this community to protect themselves and others in the manner they find appropriate.
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Message from the Sheriff: There are serious questions as to the constitutionality of the order made by the health board. My Deputies are sworn to support and defend the constitution. We will rely on the citizens of this community to protect themselves and others in the manner they find appropriate.
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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.