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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 – PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Megan Wicker. Family

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 – 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 – PLEASE SHARE 🚨 A new phone scam is targeting residents by claiming a loved one has been jailed. The caller will

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

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, & CREATE! 🚔💫 – Join the Knox County Sheriff’s Office for Crafts with a Cop! 🎨🖌️ – Come to Target on Monday, June
🚔🍀 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
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
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 Results! 🏆 – Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon announced The Knox County Sheriff’s Office had a strong showing at today’s 2025 Heroes
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
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

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.