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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

Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded Monday morning to a reported stabbing involving two students at a Halls High School. – The preliminary investigation indicates

Sign up for this years mud volleyball tournament before it’s too late!!

This thread will be updated as we receive positive updates! ——We are Swanger Strong! —— Update 10 – June 30, 2025 | 2:50 pm Deputy Swanger

See attached flyer on upcoming Mud Volleyball tourney! Would love to see you there!

**For Immediate Release** – **Knox County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Suspicious Package** – Knoxville, TN – May 7, 2025 – This afternoon, the Knox County Sheriff’s

📢 National Corrections Officers Appreciation Week 💙 – This week, we proudly honor the dedicated men and women who serve as correctional officers at the

UPDATE- May 3, 2025 3:45 pm – Natalie has been located and is safe! Thank you for your assistance! – 🚔🚨 MISSING PERSON ALERT 🚨🚔
🚔🚨 MISSING PERSON ALERT 🚨🚔 IF YOU LIVE IN THE WESTLAND/ATLAS AREA OF WEST KNOX COUNTY – Detectives ask you to please check your cameras.
Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, and proud families, – Today, we gather to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Knox County Sheriff’s Regional Academy Class
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office would like to express our sincere gratitude to Dawn Hickey, Rector, for generously donating her time and expertise today. –
News Release: On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the Knox County Grand Jury returned a five-count presentment against Tony Lynn Strand, 33. Strand faces charges including
🥞 Join us for a flipping good time at Pancake Fest! 🍽️ – We’re excited to announce that **Sheriff Tom Spangler**, our celebrity pancake flipper,
🚔🍀 Feeling Lucky? We Were Too! 🍀🚔 – On St. Patrick’s Day, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office NARC Division (Narcotics And Retail Crimes) was out
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Retired Lieutenant Tammy Brummitt. – A dedicated servant to Knox County, Tammy was more
🚨 Another Major Bust by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office NARC Unit! 🚨 – March 12, 2025 – Since August 2024, our Organized Retail Crime
🎉 Happy 6th Birthday, K9 Manny! 🎉 Please join Sheriff Tom Spangler and Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon in wishing a very special Happy Birthday to

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.