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Missing Person Maddie Brown

Knox County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public Assistance in Locating Missing Woman – Knoxville, TN — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is asking

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

Congratulations Sgt. Matt Schlosshan

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

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

Officer Swanger

We are Swanger Strong! a

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

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

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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

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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

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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 🚨🚔

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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.

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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. –

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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

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Sheriff Tom Spangler

Knox County Sheriff's Office

Knoxville, TN

Tom Spangler, Sheriff