Sheriff Tom Spangler announces the passing of retired K-9 “MARCO”. Marco passed away on 8/28/2020, he was a dedicated partner to now Detective Ballard for 5 years. MARCO was awarded K-9 of the year twice and won several narcotics competitions. He spent his retirement getting belly rubs and treats under the table from the Ballard …
August 27, 2020 For Immediate Release: Narcotics Search Warrants Contact: Kimberly Glenn, Communications Director In an effort to decrease the recent spike in overdose deaths in Knox County, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Detectives who are Task Force Officers with the Drug Related Death Task Force along with the Narcotics Unit, S.W.A.T and assistance from …
CROSSING GUARD NEEDED The KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE is looking for a CROSSING GUARD for Bluegrass Elementary. SCHEDULE Monday-Friday or whenever Knox County Schools are in session. 2:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. This position will include working in inclement weather. PAY This is a part time position paying $10.00 an hour with a maximum of 20 Hours …
Sheriff Tom Spangler and Chief Deputy Lyon on behalf of our entire Knox County Sheriff’s Office family wish K-9 “GORAN” a very HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY! We appreciate the hard work of K-9 Goran and his Partner Deputy Stachey. We hope your day is filled with lots of treats and love. Thank you for your service …
Tom Spangler, Knox County Sheriff featured in a video press release regarding the request to rescind the Knox County Sheriff’s Office contract with the 287(g) program.
Happy 2nd Birthday to one of the newest Knox County Sheriff’s Office K-9’s “Dolly”! Dolly has had a big day with her Handler/Partner Deputy Bothof. She’ll spend the second part of her birthday protecting Knox County on night shift. 🎂🎉🎈
At approximately 0926 on 8-16-20 dispatch bolo’ed an attempted 10-52 of the dollar tree on Heiskell Ave. The suspect was reported to have a sawed off shotgun and after exiting the store the suspect stole a vehicle (maroon Ford Taurus with an Oklahoma tag) by force. At approximately 1054 hours K9 Officer Lynam was assisting …
For Immediate Release: Contact: Kimberly Glenn/Communications Director Knox County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to reports of a stabbing after 4pm on Saturday in the 1300 block of Walter Reed. Knox County Major Crimes Detectives have charged Shelby Harris DOB 12/29/91 with First Degree Murder. Her bond has been set at 750,000.00. This is an active and …
Update – 08-17-2020 1520 The victim from the fatal crash on Schaad road Friday afternoon has been identified as Grady E. Chandler of Knoxville. For Immediate Release: Contact:Kimberly Glenn/ Communications Director August 14, 2020 | Knoxville, Tennessee The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit is conducting an investigation into the cause of a two …
***UPDATED 8-12-2020 16:20*** Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler identifies the victim from Tuesday’s Homicide: Michael Beatty DOB 07/29/1978. Mr. Beatty was found deceased just before 10am on August 11, 2020. Detectives with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit are currently investigating. Lt. Sanders says they have been following up on leads throughout the …
August 4, 2020 | Knoxville, Tennessee At approximately 9:56am E-911 advised Knox County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Units that a semi-truck and trailer from Pilot at 2801 E. Governor John Sevier Hwy had been stolen and last seen headed toward Strawberry Plains Pike. Units located the suspect, truck and trailer at the intersection of John Sevier …
Sheriff Tom Spangler says The Knox County Health Department is responsible for regulating both bars and restaurants as well as the enforcement of the Board of Health’s ordinance. Citizens who may have concerns and complaints about bars who may not be complying with the Board of Health order should be directed to the Health Department …
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.