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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2025-1 Regional Training Academy Graduation
Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, and proud families, – Today, we gather to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Knox County Sheriff’s Regional Academy Class
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May 2, 2025
12:54 pm
Thank you!
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office would like to express our sincere gratitude to Dawn Hickey, Rector, for generously donating her time and expertise today. –
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April 28, 2025
2:49 pm
Cove Park Investigation
News Release: On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the Knox County Grand Jury returned a five-count presentment against Tony Lynn Strand, 33. Strand faces charges including
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April 17, 2025
4:08 pm
It’s Pancake Time!
🥞 Join us for a flipping good time at Pancake Fest! 🍽️ – We’re excited to announce that **Sheriff Tom Spangler**, our celebrity pancake flipper,
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April 3, 2025
12:32 pm
Saint Patrick’s Day Bust
🚔🍀 Feeling Lucky? We Were Too! 🍀🚔 – On St. Patrick’s Day, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office NARC Division (Narcotics And Retail Crimes) was out
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March 18, 2025
7:06 pm
RIP LT Brummitt
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Retired Lieutenant Tammy Brummitt. – A dedicated servant to Knox County, Tammy was more
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March 13, 2025
2:18 am
Tap 2 pay fraud scheme bust
🚨 Another Major Bust by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office NARC Unit! 🚨 – March 12, 2025 – Since August 2024, our Organized Retail Crime
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March 12, 2025
7:59 pm
Happy Birthday Manny!
🎉 Happy 6th Birthday, K9 Manny! 🎉 Please join Sheriff Tom Spangler and Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon in wishing a very special Happy Birthday to
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March 11, 2025
12:47 pm
Murder – Suicide Investigation
KCSO Investigating Apparent Murder-Suicide in Knox County KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) is investigating an apparent murder-suicide at – Hinton
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March 11, 2025
10:49 am
