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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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Online School Threats

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office juvenile crimes unit is actively investigating an online threat that has been circulating, naming numerous schools. As always, the Knox

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Halls School Threat

September 6, 2024 | Knoxville, Tennessee The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Detectives, Major Crimes Detectives, and Patrol Officers responded to various threats today at

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Church Scam Alert

We have received several reports from local churches of scams involving the identity theft of pastors. These scammers assume the identity of pastors or deacons

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Now Hiring CMA!

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is hiring Certified Medical Assistant’s. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in

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Sheriff Tom Spangler

Knox County Sheriff's Office

Knoxville, TN

Tom Spangler, Sheriff