Knox County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Academy Graduation Ceremony- The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Academy graduated class 2021-1 on Monday, November 22, 2021. “I am thankful these men have chosen to serve their community, and I’m grateful they have chosen to be a part of our blue family at the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. It …
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Sheriff Tom Spangler is excited to announce the recent graduation of Tiffany Crawford who graduated the 56th National Forensics Academy. “We are confident her knowledge obtained with her skill set will be beneficial for our Forensic Services Division here at the Sheriff’s Office. We are thankful for Tiffany and the job she does” Tom Spangler …
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Cumulus Broadcasting, Harper Auto Square and All Occasion Catering for hosting the “Serve Those Who Protect” luncheon for local law enforcement. We are blessed to have your support! Thank you for the amazing food, entertainment and fellowship. It is appreciated!
-Knox County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain Graduation- Sheriff Tom Spangler is pleased to welcome the 13th class of Chaplain Graduates into the Knox County Sheriff’s Office family. On November 9, 2021, a graduation ceremony was held for class number 13 for Knox County Sheriff’s Office Chaplains. The class also included the first-ever partnership with the Boys …
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On November 9, 2021, at approximately 1615 hours, deputies with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office observed a suspicious vehicle traveling on Cedar Bluff near Sherrill Boulevard. A routine registration check revealed the affixed license plate did not belong to the vehicle in question. An officer-initiated traffic stop subsequently resulted in the driver fleeing from deputies. …
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.