UPDATE | CARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
September 4, 2026 At approximately 9:56 a.m., the Knox County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a potential bomb threat at Carter Middle School after a
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September 4, 2026
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KCSO APPREHENDS ARSON SUSPECT FOLLOWING SEARCH
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — September 3, 2026 — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has apprehended Lee “Matthew” Wolfe of Knox County following an ongoing search
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September 3, 2026
KCSO Statement – Walker Springs Apartment
KCSO Statement – Walker Springs Apartment At approximately 1:05 p.m., Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Walker Springs Apartments regarding a reported structure fire.
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September 2, 2026
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
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March 20, 2026
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
Scam Alert
🚨 SCAM ALERT – PLEASE SHARE 🚨 A new phone scam is targeting residents by claiming a loved one has been jailed. The caller will
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September 19, 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!
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July 9, 2025
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Sheriff’s Letter To President Joe Biden
Please see the attached letter Sheriff Tom Spangler has sent to President Joe Biden today regarding the impending vaccine requirement.
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October 25, 2021
5:10 pm
Phone Scam Alert!!!
It’s that time again! We have had reports of people being notified via phone calls that they have warrants for their arrest and an attempt
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October 10, 2021
9:40 am
Neighborhood – National Night Out 2021
Over a dozen subdivisions participated Tuesday night in the ‘National Night Out’ where congregation and fellowship with neighbor’s joined hands with first responders around Knox
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October 6, 2021
6:14 am
Bolo – Possibly in East TN area
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has information that Randall Lee Rose may be in East TN. Authorities are still searching for Randall Lee Rose, who
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October 4, 2021
10:57 am
National Night Out is coming
For Immediate Release: National Night Out, October 5, 2021 Contact: Kimberly Glenn, Communications Director Tom Spangler, Knox County Sheriff announces the Knox County Sheriff’s Office
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September 30, 2021
2:44 pm
Body Found
Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler along with KCSO’s Major Crimes Detectives are on the scene of a body found in or near the woods at
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September 28, 2021
6:42 pm
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September 28, 2021
12:08 pm
Homicide Investigation
On September 25, 2021 Knox County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Units responded to a complaint of a shooting at 5309 Parkridge Drive. Upon arrival, Patrol Units
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September 26, 2021
8:39 pm
KCSO Officer Assistance Program
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has an updated Officer Assistance Program. This is a great way to help officers during hardships. To learn more about
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September 24, 2021
3:25 pm
