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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Overnight Shooting Investigation
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for shots fired after 4:00am to 1300 block of Stony Point Road. Patrol Officers discovered two
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June 30, 2021
12:07 pm
SCAM Alert
-ATTENTION SENIOR CITIZEN COMMUNITY- Sheriff Tom Spangler is asking that our senior citizens be aware of various scams currently circulating in Knox County and surrounding
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June 29, 2021
6:10 am
North Knox Accident
Multiple car crash Maynardville Hwy at Texas Valley. Multiple agencies on scene. This will be THP working the accident. However, Knox County Sheriff’s Office will
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June 27, 2021
10:19 pm
Congratulations
Congratulations to Lieutenant Lisa Kidd, Captain Paul Cooper, and Captain Aaron Turner Sheriff Tom Spangler would like to congratulate Lt. Lisa Kidd for recently becoming
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June 16, 2021
12:46 pm
2021 4H Camp
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office was honored to have the opportunity to work with 4-H and The Wheeler Academy Click to Learn More
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June 16, 2021
11:11 am
KCSO Mud Volleyball Tournament
Come Join Us for the KCSO Mud Volleyball Tournament!!! Click the flyer to learn more!
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May 19, 2021
11:08 am
Anthony Woods Conviction
Anthony Woods 49yoa from Halls was convicted today after a week-long trial in Criminal Court Division 2. He is currently in custody of the Knox
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May 14, 2021
5:43 pm
Coloring Contest Winners
Congratulations to the KCSO Coloring Contest Winners!!! The Knox County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted a coloring contest to help provide a little fun and activities
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May 13, 2021
10:33 am
East Knox Stolen Car Pursuit leads to Arrest
A stolen Honda CRV led officers on a short pursuit in East Knox County. Officers were able to get vehicle stopped Asheville highway near John
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May 7, 2021
8:47 pm
