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“At approximately 3:48 pm today, Knox County Sheriff’s Office patrol units were dispatched to a reported shooting at 6408 Old Maynardville Pike. On arrival, they
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a possible car burglary in the 3500 block of Wexgate Road in the Karns Community
November 3, 2023 The Knox County Sheriff’s Office crash reconstruction unit is on the scene of a fatal accident involving a motorcycle vs.car. The accident
Officers working the Retail Theft task force were alerted to a male possibly burglarizing vehicles in the parking lot of Walmart on Walker Springs. –
Learn more about the KCSO Officer Assistance Program.
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Check out the highlights from the 2021 KCSO K9 team.
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This event will allow you to dispose of unused, unwanted, and expired medications from the community.
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It's time for the 2nd annual KCSO Mud Volleyball Tournament!!
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Check out the highlights from the 2021 KCSO K9 team.
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The grief of losing someone to homicide can feel unrelenting. You’re not alone.
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The grief of losing someone to homicide can feel unrelenting. You’re not alone.
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Download The new Kcso 411 App for alerts and crime tips.
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 The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has a priority in keeping children safe and with those who care for them.  Keeping strong relationships with organizations such as the NCMEC is just one such step KCSO takes to make this possible.
TBI consolidates a list of the most wanted fugitives. View TBI’s Most Wanted individuals by clicking on their image above.
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The TN SAVIN system is a service through which victims of crime can use the telephone or Internet to search for information regarding the custody status of their offender and to register to receive telephone and e-mail notification when the offender’s custody status changes. The VINE toll-free number for the TN SAVIN system is 888-868-4631. This service is provided to assist Victims of Crime who have a right to know about their offender’s custody status.
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office works in conjunction with that of the Knoxville Police Department to better serve and protect the citizens of Eat Tennessee.
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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.
