Missing Juvenile
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Crimes Unit is asking for public assistance in locating a missing Knox County Teenager. -Endangered Missing Teen- January 6,
January 6, 2024
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January 2024
Come Join Us!
Are you interested in a career in law enforcement? Great! The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is hiring for the next Patrol Academy. No prior law
January 9, 2024
5:33 pm
Three arrests made in School Threat
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Detectives Unit has arrested three juveniles from Gibbs Middle School for placing a false active shooter call to 911
January 26, 2024
6:53 am
South Doyle School Investigation
January 30, 2024 The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Detective Unit is investigating an incident at South Doyle High School where a pistol magazine (loaded)
January 30, 2024
11:29 pm
School Hoax Incident
Response to “HOAX Active Shooter E-911 Call The recent “hoax” calls for a possible active school shooter at Halls High School on January 25, 2024,
January 31, 2024
12:42 am
February 2024
Officer involved shooting / Eleven Year old Found safe
For Immediate Release: Officer Involved Shooting – Eleven-year-old endangered child located. Contact: Kimberly Glenn Communications Director February 2, 2024 The Investigation by the Knox County
February 2, 2024
4:29 am
Nationwide Outages
It appears there have been reports of widespread cellular connection outages including data. Our Officers are still receiving radio communication and are still patrolling and
February 22, 2024
5:20 am
March 2024
Congratulations Megan! NFA graduate!
Congratulations to our very own Megan Phillips – Forensic Technician – for graduating from the University of Tennessee’s National Forensics Academy. This 10 week course
March 16, 2024
9:47 am
Sheriff Spangler’s Response
Sheriff Spangler’s reply to POST investigations. Mr. Whetstone, Below is the Sheriff’s response: As I am sure you know, POST has been onsite since you
March 25, 2024
1:20 pm
We are hiring Patrol Officers!
Did you know we now hire straight to Patrol? Join us at Joinkcso.com to learn more! Apply today!
March 26, 2024
7:29 am
April 2024
Fatal Accident
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Team is investigating a fatal car crash on Schaeffer Road in West Knox County. The collision involved two
April 14, 2024
9:52 pm
Scam Alert
🚨 🚨Scam Alert 🚨 🚨 We have received several reports of Phone scams starting yesterday stating you missed a court date. Please remember. We will
April 27, 2024
6:57 pm
May 2024
Shooting Investigation
Deputies with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office were attempting to negotiate with a a male who had a gun in Clayton Park on Norris Freeway
May 8, 2024
6:38 pm
Patrol Supervisor Promotions
Sheriff Tom Spangler and Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon would like to share two of our newest Patrol promotions. Lt Steve Lane was promoted to Captain
May 16, 2024
12:49 am
TCI accreditation pass!
The Tennessee Corrections Institute (TCI) spent the last 2 days inspecting all 3 corrections facilities. The inspection encompasses all things corrections from sanitation to documentation.
May 17, 2024
4:42 pm
Located!!!! Silver Alert – Ferman Extine
Victim has been located! 🚨 Silver Alert 🚨 – Name: FERMAN EXTINE, SR. Age: 77 Sex: Male Race: White Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue Height: 6’0″
May 29, 2024
5:49 am
May 29, 2024
11:07 am
June 2024
Now Hiring CMA!
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is hiring Certified Medical Assistant’s. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in
June 25, 2024
5:11 am
Church Scam Alert
We have received several reports from local churches of scams involving the identity theft of pastors. These scammers assume the identity of pastors or deacons
June 26, 2024
12:04 pm
July 2024
FJC Boutique Blowout Event
The Knox County Family Justice Center is having a Boutique Blowout event on Saturday, June 13, 2024. This is a free event for women who
July 9, 2024
11:47 am
August 2024
Missing North Knox Juvenile Bolo
If anyone has any additional info, please email crimetips@knoxsheriff.org
August 28, 2024
8:10 am
September 2024
Join our Patrol Division today!
Have you always wanted to make a difference, but didn’t know where to start ? You now have two weeks to make a change! From
September 6, 2024
7:26 am
Halls School Threat
September 6, 2024 | Knoxville, Tennessee The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Detectives, Major Crimes Detectives, and Patrol Officers responded to various threats today at
September 6, 2024
7:58 pm
Online School Threats
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office juvenile crimes unit is actively investigating an online threat that has been circulating, naming numerous schools. As always, the Knox
September 10, 2024
1:44 pm
Thank you ladies!
As always, we are thankful for our ladies in blue today! Please thank an officer today for their service On this National Police woman’s day!
September 12, 2024
7:27 am
October 2024
SWAT standoff
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Patrol & SWAT are in a standoff with a suspect believed to be armed in the 7900 block of Oak
October 7, 2024
6:28 pm
November 2024
Digital Intelligence Unit Investigation leads to multiple indictments
On Thursday, November 7, 2024, Weston Stills was indicted by the Knox County Grand Jury on 5 counts of Especially Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a
November 7, 2024
8:34 pm
Congrats Narcs!
On October 24, 2024, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit received the Top Narcotics Unit Award from the Tennessee Narcotics Officers Association. This recognition
November 18, 2024
7:32 am
December 2024
Congratulations Captain Overton
Congratulations to Captain Jason Overton for graduating from the prestigious FBI National Academy Session 292. – Captain Overton and his 257 class mates from all
December 12, 2024
9:19 pm
Halls Shooting Investigation
Update 1900 December 2, 2024 UPDATE 2 The following were arrested as a result of incident number one (shots fired on 11.30.2024 at the mobile
December 20, 2024
4:48 pm
North Knox Shooting update
UPDATE THREE- December 21, 2024 Joshua Bailey, 23 has been charged with the following: RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT – DEADLY WEAPON INVOLVED AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – USE OR
December 21, 2024
4:47 pm
Fire Investigation
December 31, 2024 – Just before 11:00 a.m. this morning, Knox County Sheriff’s Office Patrol & Fire Investigation Units and the Karns Fire Department responded
December 31, 2024
8:24 pm
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