On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, a traffic stop for speeding violation results in the arrest of three individuals, and various narcotics, drug paraphernalia and cash seized. The incident occurred just after noon on I-40 near Asheville Highway.
Approximately 304.3 grams of a crystal like substance believed to be meth, a total of $500.00 dollars of counterfeit 100 dollar bills, and a total of $2,084.00 dollars in US Currency were seized.
Additionally, syringes, baggies, scales, a glass pipe, and black box were also seized.
“I’m proud of these Patrol Officers and their dedication to keeping Knox County safe. I also appreciate the hard work our Narcotics Unit does daily. Every single time we take drugs off the streets is a win for Knox County and our citizens.
The men and women at the Knox County Sheriff’s Office are professionals who are committed to making a difference, Knox County is fortunate to have them.”
-Tom Spangler, Sheriff
The following were arrested and transported to the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility.
Noah Cox, 38 Breanna Dover, 29 Tiffany Gibson, 32[Image.jpeg][Image.jpeg]
On July 20, 1985 the burned body of Betty Joyce Brown,aka Simmons, was found in the woods at 3805 Maloney Road in South Knox County. The 29 year old Austin-East graduate had been stabbed before being burned. Ms. Brown was last seen on July 14, 1985 between midnight and 1:00am in front of the Bread Box at Magnolia Ave and Spruce Street. It is believed that Ms. Brown was offered and accepted a ride from an unknown subject. Ms. Brown’s last know address was 2737 Tarleton Ave. Initial investigation indicated that when Ms. Brown’s body was found, she had been dead approximately 1 week. Family members described Ms. Brown as being a “very sweet and loving mother.”
If you have any information please call the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit at (865)-215-3520/3590 or e-mail coldcase@knoxsheriff.org.
