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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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Hit and Run Fatality Investigation
Hit and Run – September 30, 2023 The Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motorcycle crash at approximately 3:30 a.m. Upon arrival, Deputies located
Now Hiring – Medical Positions
We are now hiring for Medical Positions! For more info – joinkcso.com and fill out our easy form! A recruiter will then be in contact
Now Hiring – Assistant Kitchen Manager
We are now hiring for Assistant Kitchen Manager! For more info – joinkcso.com and fill out our easy form! A recruiter will then be in
West Knox Fatal Accident
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Patrol responded to a single car crash on Ebenezer at Farrington this evening just after 5:00 pm. Upon arrival Officers
Murder Suspect – WANTED
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has placed a criminal arrest warrant for First Degree Murder for Jason Lamont Young, 23, of Knoxville. Young is wanted
Death Investigation
On July 30, 2023, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office received a report for what appeared to be a deceased person just off the roadway in
CIT Graduation
Congratulations to KCSO Det. Wayne Doster, Ofc. Alex Van Buren, and Ofc. Christopher Wyatt on their completion of Crisis Intervention Team Training. The week long
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Sgt. Jason Daniels, Sgt. Chad Gore, and Sgt. Josh Clemons for completing the FBI Supervisor Leadership Institute Training (SLI). This is part one
Graduating Field Training Officers – July 2023
Sheriff Tom Spangler, Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon, and Chief of Patrol Matt Evans want to congratulate Knox County Sheriff’s Office’s newest FTO graduates. These men
