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Pedestrian Killed in Alcoa Highway Crash

On Thursday, June 17, 2021 at around 1:45 a.m., Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a crash involving a pedestrian on Alcoa Highway near Topside Road. Upon arrival at the scene, officers were advised that the pedestrian involved in the collision was deceased. Crash reconstruction perso ... more»

Posted by serland On Jun 17, 2021 at 11:11 AM

Fatal Crash on I-40 Near Strawberry Plains Pike

At around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, KPD officers responded to a crash with injuries in both the eastbound and westbound lanes of I-40 near Strawberry Plains Pike. Based on the preliminary investigation, it is believed that vehicle one was traveling westbound when it crossed the center m ... more»

Posted by serland On Jun 17, 2021 at 7:57 AM

Fatal Crash on I-40 West near Mile Marker 395

At around 5:20 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, KPD officers responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle on I-40 West near mile marker 395. Based on the evidence present at the scene, a motorcycle and a silver Volkswagen Jetta were traveling on I-40 West when the Jetta collide ... more»

Posted by serland On Jun 15, 2021 at 10:32 AM

CERT Officers Arrest Previously Convicted Felon in Possession of Handgun

At around 8:35 p.m. on Monday, June 14, 2021, officers assigned to the Community Engagement Response Team were conducting a walking patrol through Walter P. Taylor Homes when they encountered a male subject outside of a residence in the 2200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Officers also obse ... more»

Posted by serland On Jun 15, 2021 at 9:23 AM

Investigators Continuing to Seek Info on 2020 Murder of Aseal Iysheh

On the one-year anniversary of the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Aseal Iysheh, Knoxville Police Department Violent Crimes Unit investigators are continuing to seek information to assist their investigation into her murder. The family of Aseal Iysheh, with assistance from private entities, has in ... more»

Posted by serland On Jun 11, 2021 at 5:05 PM

Kid A'Riffic Fun: Bubbles, Books, Balls and More

Wednesday morning was cloudy and rain was threatening. But that didn't deter Shirin Pegels, who had just moved to Knoxville from Connecticut last fall, from coming for the second time in two weeks to ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jun 11, 2021 at 1:29 PM

Shooting on Dandridge Avenue

On Thursday, June 10, 2021 at around 1:30 p.m., Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a shooting with a victim on Dandridge Avenue near Morningside Park. A 29-year-old male victim was located and transported to the UT Medical Center with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Based on the ... more»

Posted by serland On Jun 10, 2021 at 4:27 PM

#KnoxvilleJobWellDone: Horticulture Crews Add Year-Round Color to Flower Beds

Over a few weeks, City horticulture crews planted 8,144 brightly-colored annuals in public flower beds across the city. They'll do it again in the fall, replacing played-out summer seasonal flowers ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Jun 04, 2021 at 3:21 PM

KPD Investigating Gay Street Robbery

On Thursday, June 3, 2021 at around 9:20 p.m., Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a robbery at 112 Gay Street. Upon arrival, officers met with the victim, a 23-year-old female, who reported that she was robbed at gunpoint. The victim stated that as she entered the Fire Street Alley, ... more»

Posted by serland On Jun 04, 2021 at 12:04 PM

Update on Shooting at 1100 Vermont Avenue

The deceased from the shooting that occurred at 1100 Vermont Avenue on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 has been identified as Alexander Skelton, 31 of Knoxville, Tennessee. At around 1:40 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, KPD officers responded to 1100 Vermont Avenue, where Skelton was located inside of the ... more»

Posted by serland On Jun 02, 2021 at 11:48 AM

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