March 29, 2022 Knox County Sheriffās 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 …
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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 …
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 …
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]
The Knox County Sheriffās 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 Sheriffās Office Badge too! The care bear patrol …
JOIN US!!! Register now to ensure your participation in the third annual Homeschool Studentsā Safety Day. Proudly sponsored by the Knox County Sheriffās 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 …
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-mailĀ coldcase@knoxsheriff.org.