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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

kcsodiu May 5, 2026

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

kcsodiu April 14, 2026

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

kcsodiu December 21, 2025

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

kcsodiu November 4, 2025

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

kcsodiu October 29, 2025
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

kcsodiu June 30, 2025

Come one, Come All!

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

kcsodiu June 28, 2025

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

kcsodiu June 22, 2025

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East Knox Road Closure

Knox County Sheriff’s Office Patrol & Fire Investigation Units are on the scene of a house fire in the 7300 block of Asheville Highway- ALL

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kcsodiu April 15, 2021 5:14 pm

KPD Shooting Investigation

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has received many calls, emails, and online inquiries regarding the shooting that took place in the afternoon of April 12,

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kcsodiu April 12, 2021 10:12 pm

Shooting Investigation

KCSO ON THE SCENE OF A SHOOTING WITH ONE VICTIM DECEASED. 1700 BLOCK OF DRY GAP PIKE. Major Crimes will be conducting the investigation which

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kcsodiu March 26, 2021 12:07 pm

School Safety Bulletin

KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND KNOX COUNTY SCHOOL SECURITY ASKING FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE- March 24, 2021 | Knoxville, Tennessee The Knox County Sheriff’s Office and

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kcsodiu March 24, 2021 9:30 pm
Sheriff Tom Spangler

Knox County Sheriff's Office

Knoxville, TN

Tom Spangler, Sheriff