Early Thursday morning officers attempted to stop a stolen Jeep Cherokee pulling a stolen trailer near Harbisons Crossroads in North Knox County. Suspect refused to stop, and intentionally struck two KCSO cruisers.
Suspect continued eastbound on Emory Road towards Grainger County. As Suspect was evading officers, he called 911 and made threats … stating he had a gun and would kill any officer that stopped him.
Officers continued pursuit with assistance from Grainger County Sheriffs Office and Knoxville Police Department. The pursuit ended Magnolia near Cherry Street after vehicle became non drivable. Two subjects were taken into custody and transported to the Roger D Wilson Detention Facility.
Arrested –
Lawrence Huffman Jr and Ashley Collins – Theft, Motor Vehicle Theft, Evading Arrest, Aggravated Assault, Fugitive from Justice (F.F.J), Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Assault.
Suspects also have warrants from other jurisdictions and will be transported there after Knox County Charges are processed. Investigation is ongoing. [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.
