The Juvenile Crimes Unit is tasked with the enforcement of juvenile laws and the investigation of juvenile crimes. The unit also partners with other agencies in areas such as truancy, petitioned arrests, court ordered child removals and the enforcement of the Serious Habitual Offender Community Action Program (ShoCap). The Juvenile Crimes Unit strives to achieve excellence by encouraging interagency cooperation and unity to assist in the encouragement of rehabilitation, responsibility, accountability and education of juveniles.
Crimes Committed By Juveniles
Crimes Committed to Juveniles
Juveniles Saved from life of crime
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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.