Graduating COTA Class 159 The Knox County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate the recent graduates of Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA) Class 159! Front Left to Right: Officer Tracer Coleman Officer Timothy Doneski Officer Michael Vineyard Officer David Calhoun Officer Micah Woods Middle Left to Right: Officer Tyler Marzarago Officer Michael Roy Officer Elijah …
For Immediate Release: K-9 Unit Donation Contact: Kimberly Glenn/ Communications Director December 15, 2020 | Knoxville Wholesale Furniture, Owner Tim Harris along with his wife and employees donated 10,000.00 to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit. Mr. Harris states this is another way they can give back to those who sacrifice daily to protect …
Congratulations to Lance Thomas on his promotion to Corporal. The hard work and dedication that Corporal Thomas provides the Corrections Division at the Knox County Sheriff’s Office is to be commended. We are honored to have you as part of the KCSO Family.
Sheriff Tom Spangler appreciates the generous donation provided by Academy Sports. Academy Sports provided one thousand dollars in merchandise to Susannah’s House. The children of those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction will receive new shoes and socks thanks to this incredible gift. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office partners with three rehabilitation/recovery non-profits to help them, help those …
For Immediate Release: Contact: Kimberly Glenn, Communications Director Nicholas J. Phillips a Deputy with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested this evening and terminated from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office effective immediately. The Family Crimes Unit will be in charge of the investigation, it is active and ongoing. Therefore, We will not be …
For Immediate Release: Contact: Kimberly Glenn, Communications Director Nicholas J. Phillips a Deputy with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested this evening and terminated from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office effective immediately. The Family Crimes Unit will be in charge of the investigation, it is active and ongoing. Therefore, We will not be …
After 16 years of service Ms. Terisa Widener will be retiring. In her honor, the RDWDF staff dining will be named after her. Congratulations Ms Widener on your retirement, you will be missed!
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.
