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Officer Involved Shooting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- Officer Involved Shooting Contact- Kimberly Glenn, Communications Director/Spokesperson – Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation – Knoxville, TN — At approximately 2:20 a.m., deputies
Missing Person Alert
MISSING PERSON – PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Megan Wicker. Family
Juvenile Crimes investigation North Knox
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
Vandalism Investigation
Vandalism Investigation – The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Crimes Unit is seeking information regarding a felony vandalism that resulted in several thousand dollars in
Scam Alert
🚨 SCAM ALERT – PLEASE SHARE 🚨 A new phone scam is targeting residents by claiming a loved one has been jailed. The caller will
Come one, Come All!
See attached flyer on upcoming Mud Volleyball tourney! Would love to see you there!
Update – Suspect now in custody
UPDATE- June 22, 2025 | 6:20 am The suspect is in custody at this time. The Major Crimes Unit is leading the investigation. The suspect’s
Protect Serve and Create!
PROTECT, SERVE, & CREATE! 🚔💫 – Join the Knox County Sheriff’s Office for Crafts with a Cop! 🎨🖌️ – Come to Target on Monday, June
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Memorial Day Stats 2025
-KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TRAFFIC STATISTICS- – As we honored and remembered those who gave the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day, we
Suspicious Package Investigations
**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 Officer Appreciation Week
📢 National Corrections Officers Appreciation Week 💙 – This week, we proudly honor the dedicated men and women who serve as correctional officers at the
Located Missing person!
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
🚔🚨 MISSING PERSON ALERT 🚨🚔 IF YOU LIVE IN THE WESTLAND/ATLAS AREA OF WEST KNOX COUNTY – Detectives ask you to please check your cameras.
2025-1 Regional Training Academy Graduation
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
Thank you!
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. –
Cove Park Investigation
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
It’s Pancake Time!
🥞 Join us for a flipping good time at Pancake Fest! 🍽️ – We’re excited to announce that **Sheriff Tom Spangler**, our celebrity pancake flipper,
