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KPD to Partner with Tennessee Highway Safety Office for “Slow Down Tennessee” Campaign

The Knoxville Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to promote “Slow Down Tennessee.” During the campaign, which runs from October 15-29, the KPD will increase education efforts to help reduce speeding-related crashes, injuries, and fatalities statewide. The ... more»

Posted by serland On Oct 14, 2021 at 4:31 PM

TBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting at Sevier Avenue Home

At around 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday, October 12, members of the Knoxville Police Department Special Operations Squad were serving a search warrant at a house at 2962 Sevier Avenue. Upon their arrival at the house, officers encountered an armed male subject. The subject reportedly pointed the gun at offi ... more»

Posted by serland On Oct 14, 2021 at 10:12 AM

Cassen Jackson-Garrison, 36, Indicted by Knox County Grand Jury for Child Rape Charges

In mid-September, KPD Special Crimes Unit investigators were made aware of an incident involving Cassen Jackson-Garrison, 36 of Knoxville, Tennessee, and a juvenile victim. Following extensive investigation into those allegations, investigators were able to link Jackson-Garrison to at least two sepa ... more»

Posted by serland On Oct 14, 2021 at 10:11 AM

October 12, 2021 Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory Newsletter Available

The Office of Neighborhoods publishes an almost-weekly newsletter, Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory, which covers news of interest to Knoxville's resident-led, resident-controlled neighborhood organiza ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Oct 12, 2021 at 3:59 PM

John Bassett Indicted for Murder of Desheena Kyle

John Bassett, 29 of Knoxville, Tennessee, has been indicted by a Knox County Grand Jury for the murder of Desheena Kyle, and is now facing charges of first degree murder, abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence. Bassett, who was in a relationship with Desheena, has been in custody since July 7 ... more»

Posted by serland On Oct 07, 2021 at 12:47 PM

Regions Bank Robbery

This morning at around 10:30 a.m., Knoxville Police Department officers and FBI Special Agents responded to a reported armed robbery at the Regions Bank located at 2901 Essary Drive. Based on the preliminary investigation, a male suspect entered the bank, approached a teller and displayed a firearm ... more»

Posted by serland On Oct 06, 2021 at 12:52 PM

October 5, 2021 Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory Newsletter Available

Posted by tmcdonell On Oct 06, 2021 at 9:46 AM

Drug and Weapon Arrests for Week of September 27

As part of the Knoxville Police Department’s ongoing and focused efforts to prevent overdose deaths, shootings and other violent crime, KPD officers arrested a total of 59 individuals ranging from 17 to 70 years of age for weapon or drug charges over the past week. In a review of KPD incident report ... more»

Posted by serland On Oct 04, 2021 at 4:19 PM

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