-KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TRAFFIC STATISTICS-
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As we honored and remembered those who gave the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day, we want to recognize the outstanding efforts of our Patrol Division who worked diligently during the 2025 Memorial Holiday weekend to ensure the safety of our community. Here are the traffic statistics from the holiday weekend:
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– Holiday: 2025 Memorial Day
– Start Date/Time: 05/23/25 1800
– End Date/Time: 05/27/25 0600
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– Traffic Accidents: 16
– Traffic Accidents Involving Alcohol: 0
– Injury Accidents: 5
– Injury Accidents Involving Alcohol: 0
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– Fatalities: 0
– Citations Issued: 287
– DUIs: 6
– Other Arrests: 57
– Assist Motorists: 25
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“We are proud of the hard work and commitment displayed by our Patrol Divisions throughout the holiday weekend. Their dedication to keeping our roads safe was truly commendable. Thank you to everyone for your cooperation and vigilance. Together, we can continue to ensure the safety of our community.”
– Tom Spangler, Sheriff
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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.
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