
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, 2025 – Active Law Enforcement Response at Westland Drive Weigel’s – The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is currently on the scene of an

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

Deputies Struck Head On while responding to a fight call at the Ingles Parking lot in Halls. – Knoxville, TN – At approximately 10 PM

Sign up for this years mud volleyball tournament before it’s too late!!

This thread will be updated as we receive positive updates! ——We are Swanger Strong! —— Update 10 – June 30, 2025 | 2:50 pm Deputy Swanger

-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

**For Immediate Release** – **Knox County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Suspicious Package** – Knoxville, TN – May 7, 2025 – This afternoon, the Knox County Sheriff’s

📢 National Corrections Officers Appreciation Week 💙 – This week, we proudly honor the dedicated men and women who serve as correctional officers at the
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit along with S.W.A.T executed two search warrants on July 21, 2020. Sheriff Tom Spangler is pleased to announce
Family Crimes may very well be one of the most emotionally challenging units within the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. We are thankful to have some
Corrections Officer Kristina Kanning was recognized for the Officer of the Month for May 2020 for her attention to detail and quick actions to get
TBI Agents investigating Officer-Involved shooting in Knoxville See link below for full release. tbinewsroom.com/2020/07/15/tbi-agents-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-knoxville/
Message from the Sheriff: There are serious questions as to the constitutionality of the order made by the health board. My Deputies are sworn to
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Fire Investigation Unit was on scene with Rural Metro Fire Department earlier this evening at 3126 Cunningham Road in North
-Update 06192020 1756- Missing person has been located safe. Thank you for all your assistance. MISSING PERSON- The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit
-MISSING PERSON- The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is asking for assistance in helping them locate a missing female. Emily Wagner D/O/B –
Sheriff Tom Spangler along with Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon would like to welcome the newest K-9’s to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Family. Featured L-R

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.