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Fatal Crash on Henley Street (May 31, 2023)

The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that happened on Wednesday afternoon on Henley Street. At just after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, KPD officers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Henley Street at Main Street. The male driver of an Infiniti sedan was pronounc ... more»

Posted by serland On May 31, 2023 at 4:54 PM

KPD to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint on June 9

The Knoxville Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on the night of Friday, June 9, 2023 in south Knoxville. KPD officers will staff the checkpoint, which will be set up on Chapman Highway. The purpose of the checkpoint is to deter impaired driving, prevent serious or fatal crash ... more»

Posted by serland On May 26, 2023 at 10:15 AM

KPD Honors 2022 Officers and Employees of the Year

The Knoxville Police Department honored its 2022 employee and officer of the year award winners on Monday at the department’s annual Employee Recognition Luncheon. Four employees and one volunteer were recognized during the luncheon for their outstanding service on behalf of the KPD and dedicatio ... more»

Posted by serland On May 15, 2023 at 2:43 PM

Two Arrested in Connection to December 2022 Lay Avenue Murder

Two individuals have been arrested in connection to the murder of 40-year-old Demetrius Bomar, who was shot and killed at a home on Lay Avenue on December 7, 2022. Over the past 24 hours, Rodney Smartt, 22, and Ayla Gilbert, 24, were taken into custody on multi-count indictments, which includes c ... more»

Posted by serland On May 11, 2023 at 3:11 PM

Two Charged in Deadly Shooting of Artimeyo Folks; Both Taken Into Custody in Mobile, Alabama

A man and woman charged in the March 11th murder of Artimeyo Folks were arrested on Monday morning. Ronald Rogers, 26 of Knoxville, and Carissa Rogers, 29 of Knoxville, were taken into custody at a home in Mobile, Alabama by members of the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, May 8, 2023. ... more»

Posted by serland On May 08, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Homicide Investigation Underway After Body Found on Broadway Bridge

A homicide investigation is underway after Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a suspicious death on the Broadway bridge on Wednesday afternoon. At around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, KPD Central District officers responded to the Broadway bridge, between W. Depot Avenue and ... more»

Posted by serland On May 04, 2023 at 10:14 AM