West Knox Incident
January 30, 2025 – Active Law Enforcement Response at Westland Drive Weigel’s – The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is currently on the scene of an
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January 30, 2026
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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
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December 21, 2025
Officer Involved Accident – North Knox
Deputies Struck Head On while responding to a fight call at the Ingles Parking lot in Halls. – Knoxville, TN – At approximately 10 PM
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July 27, 2025
2025 Mud Volleyball Tournament!
Sign up for this years mud volleyball tournament before it’s too late!!
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July 9, 2025
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
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June 30, 2025
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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May 28, 2025
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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May 7, 2025
National Corrections Officer Appreciation Week
📢 National Corrections Officers Appreciation Week 💙 – This week, we proudly honor the dedicated men and women who serve as correctional officers at the
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May 4, 2025
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Labor Day Weekend Statistics
September 8, 2020 For Immediate Release: Holiday Traffic Statistics Contact: Kimberly Glenn, Communications Director The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Labor Day traffic statistics are as
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September 8, 2020
10:22 am
Congratulations Officer Henderson!
We are happy to announce the graduation of our very own Officer Kendra Henderson from the 52nd Session of the National Forensic Academy. The NFA
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September 4, 2020
3:51 pm
Congratulations to our C.I.T Graduates!
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office hosted a 3 day Corrections CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) training course at the Roger D Wilson Detention Facility graduating 19
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September 3, 2020
9:45 pm
Thank you all from myself and the Sheriff
From Chief Bernie Lyon: As we approach the half way point of Sheriff Spangler’s first term, he and I wanted to discuss what an honor
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September 1, 2020
6:02 pm
Thank You Marco, you will be missed.
Sheriff Tom Spangler announces the passing of retired K-9 “MARCO”. Marco passed away on 8/28/2020, he was a dedicated partner to now Detective Ballard for
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August 31, 2020
1:31 am
Narcotics Search Warrants Executed
August 27, 2020 For Immediate Release: Narcotics Search Warrants Contact: Kimberly Glenn, Communications Director In an effort to decrease the recent spike in overdose deaths
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August 27, 2020
12:03 pm
Crossing Guard Needed
CROSSING GUARD NEEDED The KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE is looking for a CROSSING GUARD for Bluegrass Elementary. SCHEDULE Monday-Friday or whenever Knox County Schools are
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August 25, 2020
9:27 am
Happy Birthday K-9 Goran!
Sheriff Tom Spangler and Chief Deputy Lyon on behalf of our entire Knox County Sheriff’s Office family wish K-9 “GORAN” a very HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY!
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August 24, 2020
5:02 pm
Message from Sheriff on request to rescind 287g program
Tom Spangler, Knox County Sheriff featured in a video press release regarding the request to rescind the Knox County Sheriff’s Office contract with the 287(g) program.
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August 19, 2020
4:55 pm
