The days could be so long. Heartbreak, rainy, cold, sweltering hot, long shifts. But the years? They flew by. How did those years happen so fast? Who stole the time? – I’ve yet to meet a retired employee who would go back and change a thing about their path. From our civilian employees, to corrections […]
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December 23, 2022 | 6:30 am Larry McBee, Jr. age 18, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of the 22-year-old Rural King Employee. McBee could face additional charges. The suspect was taken into custody at 3:38 am this morning at a residence on McDonald Road in Knoxville. McBee was transported
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Knox County Sheriff’s Office Patrol and Major Crimes Units are on the scene of a shooting that occurred before 11 am behind Rural King in Halls. Sheriff Tom Spangler says the suspect remains at large, and KCSO is working to identify the suspect. He’s asking nearby businesses and homeowners to take safety precautions and stay
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Sheriff Tom Spangler and Chief Bernie Lyon want to congratulate Matt Price on his promotion to Patrol Captain, Roger Morgan on his promotion to Patrol Lieutenant, and Donnie Shipley on his promotion to Patrol Sergeant. Congratulations and thank you for the hard work and dedication to the citizens of Knox County!!!
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🏈 🍊 Good Morning, Vols Fans! 🍊 🏈 As you wake up on Good ole Rocky Top this beautiful Saturday morning, where the Tennessee Volunteers will be stomping a mud hole into the Florida Gators big enough to build a moonshine still in…we want to remind you to get your ride apps ready now, not
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All, After reading the article in the local KNS paper about the incident in which Deputy Lydia Driver was accidentally shot by her Field Training Officer Jordan Hurst, I cannot remain silent. For full disclosure, I did refuse to make any comments or statements to the KNS or the reporter directly, as their narrative was
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Immediate Release – August 25th, 2022 Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association and Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police – Today concluded a day long School Violence and Safety Summit co-sponsored by Tennessee’s local law enforcement leaders. Both TSA and TACP represent law enforcement officers in Tennessee responsible for public safety, including school safety and are focused on
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KCSO Animal Control officers have recovered a heifer from the Millertown pike area. If you or someone you know is missing it please contact Knox County Animal Control at 865-215-2444 No wife jokes please. We don’t need any more domestic calls. #IHadToSpellCheckHeiferItsRight
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What a fantastic turn-out we had for our 2nd Annual Mud Volleyball Tournament to benefit the D.A.R.E Program! A special thank you to the 27 teams who got muddy for our children! Thank you to all of our sponsors for this amazing event: Sutherland Avenue Wrecker Service, Smoky Mountain Social, Enrichment Federal Credit Union, Ham’N
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On July 15, 2022, at 12:43 am, Knox County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Units were dispatched to a vehicle vs. pedestrian on Clinton Highway at Stanley Road. The driver of the vehicle was traveling northbound on Clinton Highway when the pedestrian crossed in front of the vehicle. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene by
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-OIS Brickyard Road- At approximately 10:57 pm on July 5, 2022, Officers were on a call in the 8200 block of Brickyard Road. One of the officers on the scene was shot in the leg; the officer was transported to UTMC and is undergoing surgery at this hour. No one else was injured in the
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Did you know Heatstrokes in children can happen in less than 10 minutes? This can be due to their bodies being smaller – heating up faster, weighing less, and being more prone to extreme temperatures. Surprising to some, Heatstroke fatalities can happen in vehicles parked in shaded areas and in temperatures as low as 60
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May 28, 2022, | 12:30 am Knox County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Units were dispatched to a call in the 1000 block of Harbour Shore Drive at 10:15 pm on May 27, 2022, for a person last seen mowing near the water; the family could not locate the individual. Patrol arrived on the scene at 10:22
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All- The escapee, Phillip Doane has been taken into custody. Sheriff Tom Spangler would like to commend the response of everyone at the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and wants to thank The Knoxville Police Department for their assistance in capturing the suspect. The investigation into his escape is ongoing. [Image.jpeg]
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[Image.jpeg]The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an inmate who escaped from the facility on Maloneyville Road just before 4 pm on May 22, 2022. The suspect is identified as Phillip Doane, 29, of Knoxville. Sheriff Spangler asks anyone with information on the suspect or if you see someone who matches his description to
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Early Thursday morning officers attempted to stop a stolen Jeep Cherokee pulling a stolen trailer near Harbisons Crossroads in North Knox County. Suspect refused to stop, and intentionally struck two KCSO cruisers. Suspect continued eastbound on Emory Road towards Grainger County. As Suspect was evading officers, he called 911 and made threats … stating he
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A Federal Jury has convicted Bryan Cornelius on multiple charges
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FIGHT FRAUD: SHRED INSTEAD Reserve your spot for AARP Tenneessee’s shredding event coming to Knoxville on 04202022. Your documents will be shredded on-site, free of charge. Social distancing protocols will be observed and you won’t even need to get out of your vehicle. Follow below link for more information on this AARP event! aarp.cventevents.com/event/88d973db-e85b-4a2b-aa47-e1630730ca9e [Image.jpeg]
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The Powell Business & Professional Association hosted their annual Easter Egg Hunt today at First Baptist Powell. Our special services unit gave away Knox County Sheriff’s Office logo bears and other goodies! Thank you, PBPA & First Baptist, for your hospitality! The kids and adults had a fantastic fun-filled day![Image.jpeg][Image.jpeg][Image.jpeg][Image.jpeg]
April 14, 2022 – Release On April 13, 2022, at approximately 11:35 pm, a Knox County Sheriff’s Office Patrolman spotted a Chevrolet pickup truck driving recklessly in the Clinton Highway and Pleasant Ridge Road area. An attempt to conduct a traffic stop on the Chevrolet was unsuccessful; the suspect(s) began to flee. The Officer was
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Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler, along with Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon, asks you to join them and congratulate three of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Handlers and their K-9’a on completing the new handlers coursework. Each Officer and their K-9 Partner have returned to their respective shifts; if you see them out, stop and
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Congratulations COTA 169 The Knox County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate the Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA) class 169 for successfully completing their training. Great job and welcome to the team!!
March 29, 2022 Knox County Sheriff’s Office a patrol units responded to a train vs. car at Ball Road at Ball Camp Pike at approximately 4:27 pm. Two people were taken to the hospital with what appeared to be non-threatening injuries. More details will be forthcoming as they become available. A report can be obtained
FOR ALL DETAILS, VISIT METRODRUG.ORG/TAKEBACK This event is a great opportunity to dispose of any unwanted and/or expired medications in a safe and secure way! Be sure to visit METRODRUG.ORG/TAKEBACK for more information.
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Detectives with the Juvenile Crimes Unit arrested two Juvenile suspects this afternoon at Gibbs High School in what investigators have learned is a “Tik Tok” Challenge. They admitted to shooting other kids with splatter guns filled with gel balls while they were walking home from school. The trend, known as the “Orbeez Challenge” dares people
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On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, a traffic stop for speeding violation results in the arrest of three individuals, and various narcotics, drug paraphernalia and cash seized. The incident occurred just after noon on I-40 near Asheville Highway. Approximately 304.3 grams of a crystal like substance believed to be meth, a total of $500.00 dollars of
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Possession of Heroin, Crack Cocaine, Crystal Methamphetamine, assortment of Oxycodone pills, Marijuana, and unlawful drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute/sale in a school zone lead to Three Arrests and one misdemeanor citation issued.[Image.jpeg][Image.jpeg][Image.jpeg][Image.jpeg][Image.jpeg][Image.jpeg]
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The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is blessed to have many community partners. Fraley and Schilling, Inc. – Knoxville Terminal has partnered with us to provide children with bears as part of their Care Bear Patrol Program. These soft, cuddly, and adorable bears are sporting the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Badge too! The care bear patrol
JOIN US!!! Register now to ensure your participation in the third annual Homeschool Students’ Safety Day. Proudly sponsored by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the Knox County Fire Prevention Bureau. This event will be held at Park West Church located at 7635 Middlebrook Pike. For more information please contact katy.davis@knoxsheriff.org or glenwood.white@knoxsheriff.org or call
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Tom Spangler, Knox County Sheriff, congratulated the 2021 Detectives of the year on February 22, 2022, at the Knox County Commission meeting. “Detective Nathan Stachey and Detective Logan Sammons were named detectives of the year for their work on two large cases. Detective Stachey & Detective Sammons are both newer Detectives, but they are hard-working
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On February 16, 2022, at approximately 9:30 am, Knox County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to a suspicious persons/vehicle near Lexington Drive in West Knox County. The suspects were sleeping in the vehicle. Both suspects failed to adhere to verbal commands by the deputies. The female passenger attempted to grab the deputy’s service weapon, the
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Congratulations to the men and women of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division on their promotions on February 14, 2022. – “A corrections officer must possess a strong desire to make a difference in their community. They must be firm, fair, and consistent. Additionally, they must have the ability to adapt to highly stressful
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Update on the potential threat at Karns High School on Friday, February 11, 2022. Juvenile Detectives with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office spent the day interviewing students and faculty regarding the allegations that there was potentially a weapon on school property connected to the incident between two students that occurred off-campus on February 10, 2022.
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It is with a heavy heart that we announce Dan Davis, a retired Captain with the Knoxville Police Department, passed away yesterday morning. Dan was currently working in the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in the Court Services Division, serving as a bailiff in Judge Bill Ailor’s Courtroom. Dan spent his life in service to the
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Sheriff Tom Spangler is asking everyone to remember our blue family at the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office in your thoughts and prayers! Details will be forthcoming from their agency, in the meantime they need our prayers.
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-January 31, 2021- – Knox County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Units were called to a home at 9000 Neely Lane just before 2:00 am for a male unresponsive, possibly suffering from a gunshot wound. – Upon arrival, Deputies discovered a male victim deceased. Deputies received information the suspect might be in the area and armed. –
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Multi-Agency Narcotics Investigation- On Friday, January 21, 2022, multiple agencies executed a search warrant on 2161 Doug’s Way Knoxville, Tennessee. The following resulted from the search warrant Fourteen (14) pounds of meth and approximately 31,800.00 in US Currency: one handgun and other narcotics-related items. The Ninth Judicial Task Force received the information from Middlesboro Police
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It’s that time again! We have had reports of people being notified via phone calls that they have warrants for their arrest and an attempt is being made to collect funds for arrest. They will start the conversation as if someone will meet them or come to their residence to collect payment and use real
Located! Please cancel Bolo. Thank you for assistance. MISSING PERSON Knox County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detectives are asking for the Public’s assistance in locating a missing person. Gabrielle Hamilton, 22 Female 5’5 145 lbs hazel eyes, brown hair last seen on 1-10-2022 at approximately 2100 Detectives are need to verify she’s safe. Any information
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UPDATE – Mr Hromis was located safe! Thank you for all your help! MISSING PERSON Knox County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detectives are asking for the Public’s assistance in locating a missing person. Mr. George Hromis left for a walk on foot with his dog “Kaitlyn” (a white Bichon approximately 10lbs), from the 10000 block
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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.