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Update (Thursday, April 16, 4:28 p.m.) The suspect who was taken into custody on Island Home Avenue has been identified as Martez Wilson (DOB: 8/1/91) of Detroit, Michigan. Upon questioning, Wilson stated that he was stopped at the intersection of Cottrell Street and Anita Drive when a vehicle ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 16, 2020 at 4:28 PM

More Week 8 Details: From Utility Tunnel Removal to Salvaging Bricks

This week, Environmental Abatement Inc. crews are performing above-ceiling demolition on the 7th floor of the former Professional Office Building and mass demolition on the 6th floor, while also r ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Apr 14, 2020 at 6:14 PM

Pursuit and fatal crash at W. Emory and Clinton Highway

At approximately 6:08 p.m. on Monday, April 13, Knoxville Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle in the Western Heights area. The occupants were suspected for the shooting that occurred on Keith Avenue on the night of Tuesday, April 7. The suspect vehicle refused to stop and a pu ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 13, 2020 at 9:20 PM

Week 8: Demolition Inside Professional Office Building Continues

As contractor crews get into their second month of work at the site of a new $40 million Public Safety Complex in North Knoxville, demolition continues on the 6th floor of the former Professional ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Apr 13, 2020 at 3:24 PM

Shooting investigation at 3500 block of Lilac

On Friday, April 10 at about 8 p.m., Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the report of a shooting with a victim at the 3500 block of Lilac Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered a juvenile male suffering from a gunshot to the legs. The victim was transported to the UT Medical Center ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 13, 2020 at 12:24 PM

Current COVID-19 Updates & Spring Cleaning 2020

With the warmer weather and many of us at home, now is a great time to think about Spring cleaning! If you find yourselves cleaning out closets and pruning bushes, please keep these current COVID-19 ... more»

Posted by Guest On Apr 09, 2020 at 11:37 PM

KPD seeking public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old runaway, Kya Nelson

UPDATE (April 9, 2020, 6:48 pm): Kya Nelson has been located and returned to her family. ------------------------- The Knoxville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old runaway Kya Nelson, who was last seen at her residence on Knotty Oak Way on March 26. N ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 09, 2020 at 6:57 PM

Scam warnings for COVID-19 economic impact payments

With the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) preparing for the distribution of the COVID-19 economic impact payments, it is anticipated that criminals will attempt to use that to exploit, scam and de-fraud citizens. The Knoxville Police Department is providing the following reminders for citizens to reco ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 09, 2020 at 2:42 PM

KPD investigation crash and shooting on MLK Jr. Avenue

UPDATE (April 6, 2020, 12:15 p.m.) The victim from Saturday night’s fatal shooting and crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue has been identified as 32-year-old Markedra Houston. Upon further investigation, the shooting is believed to be the result of a confrontation that occurred at a nearby re ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 06, 2020 at 1:51 PM

Contractor Crews Carry Work Into April

As demolition and site preparation on the former St. Mary's Hospital campus in North Knoxville move into April, the City's $46.5 million investment in a Public Safety Complex and adjoining space for p ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Apr 05, 2020 at 8:58 PM

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