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Knox County
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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

kcsodiu September 4, 2026
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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.

kcsodiu 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

kcsodiu 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

kcsodiu 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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Female Officer Appreciation

In memory of the United States’ first sworn in female deputy sheriff, KCSO would like to pay honor to our own female deputies. Thank you

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kcsodiu February 28, 2020 9:59 am
Sheriff Tom Spangler

Knox County Sheriff's Office

Knoxville, TN

Tom Spangler, Sheriff