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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Corrections Officer of the month
Corrections Officer Kristina Kanning was recognized for the Officer of the Month for May 2020 for her attention to detail and quick actions to get
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July 21, 2020
2:43 pm
TBI Agents investigating Officer-Involved shooting in Knoxville
TBI Agents investigating Officer-Involved shooting in Knoxville See link below for full release. tbinewsroom.com/2020/07/15/tbi-agents-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-knoxville/
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July 15, 2020
5:10 am
Sheriff Spangler’s Response to the COVID-19 mask regulation order.
Message from the Sheriff: There are serious questions as to the constitutionality of the order made by the health board. My Deputies are sworn to
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July 1, 2020
10:53 pm
North Knox Fire Investigation
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Fire Investigation Unit was on scene with Rural Metro Fire Department earlier this evening at 3126 Cunningham Road in North
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June 27, 2020
3:42 am
Missing Person Located
-Update 06192020 1756- Missing person has been located safe. Thank you for all your assistance. MISSING PERSON- The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit
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June 19, 2020
5:57 pm
Missing Person Emily Wagner
-MISSING PERSON- The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is asking for assistance in helping them locate a missing female. Emily Wagner D/O/B –
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June 19, 2020
10:33 am
Welcome to the K9 Family!
Sheriff Tom Spangler along with Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon would like to welcome the newest K-9’s to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Family. Featured L-R
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June 17, 2020
2:56 pm
Sheriff Spangler’s County Commision Statement
Sheriff Spangler’s statement for county commission meeting 06152020. — Commissioners and Citizens of Knox County, I felt it appropriate and timely to address you both
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June 15, 2020
6:22 pm
North Knox Pursuit
North End Patrol units were involved in a vehicle pursuit on Emory road near 75 at approximately 1115 of a white Uhaul van. Airwatch was
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June 15, 2020
11:29 am
