It was an honor to have East Tennessee Law Enforcement Liaison Derrick Woods with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office present Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon with a plaque in memory of Warrants Officer Toby Keiser. The plaque will be displayed inside of our Warrant’s Unit. A constant reminder of their colleague—a friend—lifting the spirits of the …
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal accident where a pedestrian was struck by a semi-trailer truck in the 11400 block of Parkside Drive/Turkey Cove area just after 4:30am. Officers are asking motorist to avoid the area as the road will remain closed until approximately 8:30. The identification of the victim …
UPDATE: August 23, 2021 | 11:30pm Mr. Vance has been located in North Carolina and is safe. He’s currently being checked out by EMS as a precaution. Sheriff Spangler, KCSO’s Major Crimes Unit and the family extends their sincere gratitude to the public for their assistance. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is …
Update: Located! ——Missing Person – William Vance Read More »
JOIN US!! You are invited to come Stand For First Responders to show your support and appreciation! This free event will be help August 28th from 2 to 4 pm at 8301 E. Walker Springs Lane. Come out for food, fun, displays and fun! We look forward to seeing you there
Knox County Sheriff’s Office Employees give blood in honor of the 20th anniversary of 9/11. “It’s an honor to have our men & women be so committed to giving blood as a way to remember the lives lost on 9/11. A day that changed America forever. However, for police, fire and EMS running toward what …
Update – Suspect in custody The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Unit was attempting to serve a warrant on an individual near Ball Camp Pike and Schaad Road just after 11am. The suspect has barricaded himself inside a church that is currently under construction. KCSO’s Crisis negotiations unit has been called to the scene. The …
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The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is investigating what appears to be a drowning at a pond located in the 3200 block of Mill Road in North East Knox County. Patrol Units were dispatched to a call that came into E-911 center at approximately 5pm stating a male had possibly drown. Upon arrival …
As you are out driving around today, be sure to start looking and familiarizing yourself with our Knox County School Zones. Next week starts the new school year and we want to keep our children safe! So start being observant now of those school zones! #SafetyIsNoAccident
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene of a shooting in 8600 block of Asheville Highway in East Knox County. One victim has been transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center by AMR, condition unknown. KCSO’s Major Crimes Unit is conducting the investigation which is in the very preliminary stages. Upon initial …
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that five officers successfully completed the “Train the Trainer” program with the Tennessee Corrections Institute (TCI). Left to Right back: Corporal Anthony Phillips, Sergeant Jeb Carpenter, Corporal Jonathon Burgess, Corporal Kenneth Merritt. Front: Officer Jaade Stringer “Corrections is the largest part of our operations here at …
COTA Graduation Class 163 The Knox County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate the July 30, 2021 graduates of the Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA). Classes 163 completed this challenging and rewarding training! From Left to Right: Officer Jessica Brown Officer Lydia Driver Officer Seth Zarzycki Officer Robert Wilson Officer Colleen Murray (Class President & Sgt. of Arms) Officer …
Sheriff Spangler wants to remind everyone that we are almost to that time of year again where schools will be in full swing in Knox County. Please take the time to familiarize yourself this weekend with school zones. Our officers will be out in these areas for your reminder! Stay safe and even more importantly …
KCSO Dive Team, Reserves Unit and Special Services Division enjoyed a night out and delicious dinner with our Neighborhood Watch group at Imperial Estates Subdivision. The Dive Team gave a fun demonstration and we all enjoyed socializing with our friends in Karns. A huge thank you to Tammy Massey for inviting us!
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The Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for two individuals with gun shot wounds this morning after 2:30am to the 11000 block of Outlet Drive in West Knox County. When Officers arrived they discovered two individuals with gun shot wounds. Both were transported by AMR for treatment. Major Crimes Detectives were called in …
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.