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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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Fire Investigation

December 31, 2024 – Just before 11:00 a.m. this morning, Knox County Sheriff’s Office Patrol & Fire Investigation Units and the Karns Fire Department responded

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North Knox Shooting update

UPDATE THREE- December 21, 2024 Joshua Bailey, 23 has been charged with the following: RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT – DEADLY WEAPON INVOLVED AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – USE OR

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Congratulations Captain Overton

Congratulations to Captain Jason Overton for graduating from the prestigious FBI National Academy Session 292. – Captain Overton and his 257 class mates from all

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Congrats Narcs!

On October 24, 2024, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit received the Top Narcotics Unit Award from the Tennessee Narcotics Officers Association. This recognition

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SWAT standoff

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Patrol & SWAT are in a standoff with a suspect believed to be armed in the 7900 block of Oak

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Thank you ladies!

As always, we are thankful for our ladies in blue today! Please thank an officer today for their service On this National Police woman’s day!

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Sheriff Tom Spangler

Knox County Sheriff's Office

Knoxville, TN

Tom Spangler, Sheriff