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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Digital Intelligence Unit Investigation leads to multiple indictments
On Thursday, November 7, 2024, Weston Stills was indicted by the Knox County Grand Jury on 5 counts of Especially Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a
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November 7, 2024
8:34 pm
SWAT standoff
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Patrol & SWAT are in a standoff with a suspect believed to be armed in the 7900 block of Oak
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October 7, 2024
6:28 pm
Thank you ladies!
As always, we are thankful for our ladies in blue today! Please thank an officer today for their service On this National Police woman’s day!
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September 12, 2024
7:27 am
Online School Threats
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office juvenile crimes unit is actively investigating an online threat that has been circulating, naming numerous schools. As always, the Knox
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September 10, 2024
1:44 pm
Halls School Threat
September 6, 2024 | Knoxville, Tennessee The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Detectives, Major Crimes Detectives, and Patrol Officers responded to various threats today at
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September 6, 2024
7:58 pm
Join our Patrol Division today!
Have you always wanted to make a difference, but didn’t know where to start ? You now have two weeks to make a change! From
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September 6, 2024
7:26 am
Missing North Knox Juvenile Bolo
If anyone has any additional info, please email crimetips@knoxsheriff.org
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August 28, 2024
8:10 am
FJC Boutique Blowout Event
The Knox County Family Justice Center is having a Boutique Blowout event on Saturday, June 13, 2024. This is a free event for women who
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July 9, 2024
11:47 am
Church Scam Alert
We have received several reports from local churches of scams involving the identity theft of pastors. These scammers assume the identity of pastors or deacons
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June 26, 2024
12:04 pm
