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KPD Investigating Stabbing and Carjacking That Led to Sevier County Pursuit

The Knoxville Police Department Violent Crimes Unit is continuing to investigate the stabbing and carjacking that preceded the arrest of a man in Sevier County early Monday morning. Based on the investigation so far, it is believed that the following occurred. In the early morning hours of Mon ... more»

Posted by serland On Aug 07, 2023 at 12:49 PM

Fatal Crash on I-40 East, Involved Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide (August 7, 2023)

36-year-old Shannon Glasper, of Knoxville, has been charged with vehicular homicide and additional charges as a result of a fatal crash that happened early Monday morning on I-40 East near Papermill Drive. At around 1:50 a.m. on Monday, August 7, 2023, Knoxville Police Department Officers respond ... more»

Posted by serland On Aug 07, 2023 at 8:44 AM

Expert: New Housing on Cumberland Avenue 'A Good Start' Toward Addressing Years of Underbuilding

Broadly speaking, young people in Knoxville (and elsewhere) are feeling the pressure of the housing market. But it's a two-way street: With national and local housing shortages and affordability i ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Aug 04, 2023 at 11:23 AM

Will Thousands of New Apartments on the Strip Ease Knoxville's Housing Shortage? Well, It's a Start

What does new housing on The Strip really mean for students – and will the addition of thousands of new apartments affect escalating rent prices? In this first of a 2-part report, read a sit-down d ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Aug 04, 2023 at 11:16 AM

21CP Solutions Begins Departmental Assessment of KPD

21CP Solutions has started its wide-ranging departmental assessment of the Knoxville Police Department, which began in earnest this week with a three-day site visit. The full departmental assessment will build upon the 21CP climate assessment that was conducted in late 2022. City Council approved ... more»

Posted by serland On Aug 03, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Suspect Charged from Domestic-Related Shooting on Copeland Street

The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that happened late Wednesday night. At around 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, KPD Officers responded to the 2600 block of Copeland Street on the report of shots fired with a possible victim. Officers arrived on scene an ... more»

Posted by serland On Aug 03, 2023 at 8:39 AM

KPD to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint on August 11

The Knoxville Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on the night of Friday, August 11 in North Knoxville. KPD officers will staff the checkpoint, which will be set up on Broadway Street. The purpose of the checkpoint is to deter impaired driving, prevent serious or fatal crashes, ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 28, 2023 at 9:18 AM

KPD and THP Team Up to Curtail Fatal Crashes

Through the end of July, the Knoxville Police Department and Tennessee Highway Patrol will team up to conduct enhanced, high-visibility traffic enforcement in an effort to prevent fatal crashes. That initiative will run through July 31st and focus specifically on state routes in and around Knox ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 27, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Fatal Motorcycle Crash on James White Parkway (July 24, 2023)

The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened early Monday morning on James White Parkway. At around 3 a.m. on Monday, July 24, 2023, KPD officers responded to a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on James White Parkway near the exit to E. Hill Avenue. Based ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 24, 2023 at 9:10 AM

Retired Federal Judge Guyton Agrees to Serve as Interim Deputy Chief of Professional Standards

Retired Federal Judge H. Bruce Guyton has agreed to join the Knoxville Police Department’s executive leadership team as the Interim Deputy Chief of Professional Standards. At the upcoming City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 25, the members of City Council will review and vote on a proposed agr ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 19, 2023 at 12:57 PM

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