We are proud to announce that Knox County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Matt Schlosshan has successfully completed the rigorous six-week certification course at the FBI’s Hazardous Devices School, located at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. – This elite training program represents the gold standard for public safety bomb technicians across the United States—the only facility authorized to provide this certification. Sgt. Schlosshan underwent extensive preparation for over 12 months and has now earned his certification as a highly skilled bomb technician. – With this accomplishment, he joins an exclusive group of approximately 3,000 certified public safety bomb technicians nationwide. These professionals play a critical role in protecting communities from explosive threats, and their specialized training is essential for ensuring public safety in an ever-evolving landscape of hazards. – Congratulations to Sgt. Schlosshan on this significant achievement and his dedication to serving and safeguarding Knox County! – #KCSOBombSquad #KCSOHazardousMaterials #HazMat #KcsoSpecialTeams
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.
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