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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COTA 159
Graduating COTA Class 159 The Knox County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate the recent graduates of Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA) Class 159! Front
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December 23, 2020
7:13 pm
Thank you Knoxville Wholesale Furniture!
For Immediate Release: K-9 Unit Donation Contact: Kimberly Glenn/ Communications Director December 15, 2020 | Knoxville Wholesale Furniture, Owner Tim Harris along with his wife
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December 15, 2020
11:05 pm
Congratulations Corporal Thomas
Congratulations to Lance Thomas on his promotion to Corporal. The hard work and dedication that Corporal Thomas provides the Corrections Division at the Knox County
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December 12, 2020
11:44 am
Knoxville Academy Sports Donation 2020
Sheriff Tom Spangler appreciates the generous donation provided by Academy Sports. Academy Sports provided one thousand dollars in merchandise to Susannah’s House. The children of those recovering
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December 12, 2020
3:48 am
Nicholas Phillips arrest
For Immediate Release: Contact: Kimberly Glenn, Communications Director Nicholas J. Phillips a Deputy with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested this evening and
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December 11, 2020
3:24 am
Nicholas Phillips arrest
For Immediate Release: Contact: Kimberly Glenn, Communications Director Nicholas J. Phillips a Deputy with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested this evening and
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December 10, 2020
8:35 pm
Thank you for your service!
After 16 years of service Ms. Terisa Widener will be retiring. In her honor, the RDWDF staff dining will be named after her. Congratulations Ms
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December 10, 2020
8:35 pm
Local Developer/Former Commissioner arrested for Aggravated Assault, Animal Cruelty and Resisting Arrest.
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December 4, 2020
2:28 pm
Overnight Shooting Investigation
November 25, 2020 | Powell, TN Knox County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Units responded to the 7800 block of Camberley Drive in the Powell Community just
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November 25, 2020
8:51 am
