Officer Involved Shooting 10-25-2026
TBI Special Agents Investigating Knox County Officer-Involved Shotting
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October 25, 2026
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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
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
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
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April 14, 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
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
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October 29, 2025
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
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Congratulations Officer Henderson!
We are happy to announce the graduation of our very own Officer Kendra Henderson from the 52nd Session of the National Forensic Academy. The NFA
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September 4, 2020
3:51 pm
Congratulations to our C.I.T Graduates!
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office hosted a 3 day Corrections CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) training course at the Roger D Wilson Detention Facility graduating 19
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September 3, 2020
9:45 pm
Thank you all from myself and the Sheriff
From Chief Bernie Lyon: As we approach the half way point of Sheriff Spangler’s first term, he and I wanted to discuss what an honor
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September 1, 2020
6:02 pm
Thank You Marco, you will be missed.
Sheriff Tom Spangler announces the passing of retired K-9 “MARCO”. Marco passed away on 8/28/2020, he was a dedicated partner to now Detective Ballard for
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August 31, 2020
1:31 am
Narcotics Search Warrants Executed
August 27, 2020 For Immediate Release: Narcotics Search Warrants Contact: Kimberly Glenn, Communications Director In an effort to decrease the recent spike in overdose deaths
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August 27, 2020
12:03 pm
Crossing Guard Needed
CROSSING GUARD NEEDED The KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE is looking for a CROSSING GUARD for Bluegrass Elementary. SCHEDULE Monday-Friday or whenever Knox County Schools are
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August 25, 2020
9:27 am
Happy Birthday K-9 Goran!
Sheriff Tom Spangler and Chief Deputy Lyon on behalf of our entire Knox County Sheriff’s Office family wish K-9 “GORAN” a very HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY!
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August 24, 2020
5:02 pm
Message from Sheriff on request to rescind 287g program
Tom Spangler, Knox County Sheriff featured in a video press release regarding the request to rescind the Knox County Sheriff’s Office contract with the 287(g) program.
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August 19, 2020
4:55 pm
Happy Birthday Dolly!
Happy 2nd Birthday to one of the newest Knox County Sheriff’s Office K-9’s “Dolly”! Dolly has had a big day with her Handler/Partner Deputy Bothof.
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August 17, 2020
7:52 pm
