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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East Knox Pursuit
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office East Patrol Units were conducting an investigation on a suspicious person in the area of Brakebill Road and Strawberry Plains
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March 8, 2020
1:31 am
Mr Irwin Located Safe
March 5, 2020 Mr. Irwin has been located by the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina. He is safe and is being transported to
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March 5, 2020
11:17 pm
Silver Alert – Everett Irwin
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit has issued a SILVER ALERT for Everett Irwin, DOB 2/15/1932. Mr. Irwin is missing from 7504 Berkshire
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March 4, 2020
11:26 am
Thank you Redemption Church!
Redemption Church blessed the Knox County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday afternoon with some of the best Valentine treats around! Sheriff Tom Spangler and Chief Deputy
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March 4, 2020
11:13 am
A trip to Rocky Hill
Kindergarten students at Rocky Hill Elementary collected and donated over 800 stuffed animals to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office had
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March 4, 2020
11:07 am
Miranda Spangler “Someone has to speak”
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is blessed to have Detective Spangler. It’s Officers/Detectives like her that truly make a difference in the lives of those
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March 4, 2020
11:01 am
Reserve Officer Graduation
-The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Unit graduates class 2019-2- On February 20, 2020 The Knox County Sheriff’s Office graduated the second class for 2019.
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March 4, 2020
10:58 am
February 2020 Promotions
Sheriff Tom Spangler and Chief Deputy Lyon made several promotions this morning! Click below to find out more. February 2020 Promotions
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February 28, 2020
10:28 am
Crime Prevention
March 3, 2020 the KNOX county sheriffs office will host our crime prevention in the workplace seminar. All businesses welcome! 4-9pm Knoxville expo center. Click
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February 28, 2020
10:17 am
