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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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Ronnie Kidd Media Release it
Sheriff Spangler Media Release October 13, 2020 I became aware of potential inappropriate conduct by a Knox County Sheriff’s Office CIVILIAN employee on April 20,
COTA 157
Congratulations COTA 157 COTA 157 The Knox County Sheriff’s Office had 7 officers graduate the Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA). The training requires much effort,
K9 Teams of the month…
Congratulations to our K9 Teams of the month since February. COVID-19 might have delayed our awards distribution but it didn’t hinder the work these teams
CTO 2020-1
Corrections Training Officer The Knox County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate the latest 10 graduates of the Corrections Training Officer (CTO) program. This program
COTA 155 & 156
COTA GRADUATES The Knox County Sheriff’s Office recently had two classes graduate the Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA) on September 11, 2020. This training is
Case Closed
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is pleased with the outcome of the trial. “Sheriff Tom Spangler says he’s hopeful the family can begin healing from
Toss The Razor campaign 2020
For Immediate Release: Toss the Razor Campaign 09/30/2020 Contact: Kimberly Glenn, Communications Director Tom Spangler, Knox County Sheriff has some great news for his Deputies/Support
Two Knoxville Residents Charged in Federal Complaint
Two Knoxville residents have been charged in a Federal Complaint with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, heroine, and methamphetamine.
Fatal Accident Investigation
For Immediate Release: Fatality Accident Contact: Kimberly Glenn, Communications Director September 14 2020 | Knoxville, Tennessee At approximately 3:30pm Knox County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Units
