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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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Saint Patrick’s Day Bust
🚔🍀 Feeling Lucky? We Were Too! 🍀🚔 – On St. Patrick’s Day, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office NARC Division (Narcotics And Retail Crimes) was out
RIP LT Brummitt
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Retired Lieutenant Tammy Brummitt. – A dedicated servant to Knox County, Tammy was more
Tap 2 pay fraud scheme bust
🚨 Another Major Bust by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office NARC Unit! 🚨 – March 12, 2025 – Since August 2024, our Organized Retail Crime
Happy Birthday Manny!
🎉 Happy 6th Birthday, K9 Manny! 🎉 Please join Sheriff Tom Spangler and Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon in wishing a very special Happy Birthday to
Murder – Suicide Investigation
KCSO Investigating Apparent Murder-Suicide in Knox County KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) is investigating an apparent murder-suicide at – Hinton
Shooting Investigation
Knox County Sheriff’s Office is Investigating a Shooting – KNOX COUNTY, TN – Deputies with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of
2025 Heroes Cup
🏆 2025 Heroes Cup Results! 🏆 – Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon announced The Knox County Sheriff’s Office had a strong showing at today’s 2025 Heroes
Hiring for Patrol Division!
We are excited to announce we have opened applications for hiring to our Patrol Division. Accepted applicants will begin the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Certified
Officer involved shooting
KCSO Involved in Officer-Involved Shooting Knox County, Tennessee – On January 3, 2025, shortly after 7:20 am, multiple Sheriff’s Officers conducting a search warrant in
