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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Now Hiring CMA!
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is hiring Certified Medical Assistant’s. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in
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June 25, 2024
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May 29, 2024
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Located!!!! Silver Alert – Ferman Extine
Victim has been located! 🚨 Silver Alert 🚨 – Name: FERMAN EXTINE, SR. Age: 77 Sex: Male Race: White Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue Height: 6’0″
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May 29, 2024
5:49 am
TCI accreditation pass!
The Tennessee Corrections Institute (TCI) spent the last 2 days inspecting all 3 corrections facilities. The inspection encompasses all things corrections from sanitation to documentation.
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May 17, 2024
4:42 pm
Patrol Supervisor Promotions
Sheriff Tom Spangler and Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon would like to share two of our newest Patrol promotions. Lt Steve Lane was promoted to Captain
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May 16, 2024
12:49 am
Shooting Investigation
Deputies with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office were attempting to negotiate with a a male who had a gun in Clayton Park on Norris Freeway
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May 8, 2024
6:38 pm
Scam Alert
🚨 🚨Scam Alert 🚨 🚨 We have received several reports of Phone scams starting yesterday stating you missed a court date. Please remember. We will
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April 27, 2024
6:57 pm
Fatal Accident
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Team is investigating a fatal car crash on Schaeffer Road in West Knox County. The collision involved two
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April 14, 2024
9:52 pm
We are hiring Patrol Officers!
Did you know we now hire straight to Patrol? Join us at Joinkcso.com to learn more! Apply today!
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March 26, 2024
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