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Relevant Video Released from February 5 Arrest of Lisa Edwards

The Knoxville Police Department has released the relevant police video footage from the February 5, 2023 arrest of 60-year-old Lisa Edwards, who later died at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, where the arrest originated. The video can be accessed at the link below. The video includes body ... more»

Posted by serland On Feb 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM

AMBER Alert requested for missing Holly Piper

An AMBER Alert has been requested for missing Holly Piper, age 16. Holly was last seen at the Cookout on Cumberland Avenue at around 3 a.m. on February 19, 2023. She is believed to be with 18-year-old William “Dylan” Usry, who picked her up on February 19 in a white 1999 Dodge Caravan. Usry ... more»

Posted by serland On Feb 22, 2023 at 5:34 PM

Deadly Shooting at West Parkway Home (February 22, 2023)

The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Wednesday morning at a home on West Parkway. At around 2:25 a.m. on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, KPD officers responded to a home in the 1200 block of West Parkway. Responding officers found a man inside of ... more»

Posted by serland On Feb 22, 2023 at 3:46 PM

Brooklyn Sawyers Belk Tapped as KPD Deputy Chief of Professional Standards

University of Tennessee law professor and former federal prosecutor Brooklyn Sawyers Belk has been appointed as the Knoxville Police Department’s first-ever Deputy Chief of Professional Standards. In late 2022, Chief Noel initiated the process of creating the Deputy Chief of Professional Sta ... more»

Posted by serland On Feb 17, 2023 at 12:43 PM

Joe Whitaker, 57, Charged with First-Degree Murder and Especially Aggravated Kidnapping Following We

57-year-old Joe Whitaker, of Knoxville, Tenn., has been charged with first-degree murder, especially aggravated kidnapping, rape and other additional charges after Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a welfare check at a home on Bellevue Street early Friday morning. Officers arrive ... more»

Posted by serland On Feb 17, 2023 at 8:44 AM

Sustainability Update: More EV Ports, New Solar Panels, Vision Zero Safer Streets

A Letter from Sustainability Director Brian Blackmon The Office of Sustainability has been hard at work since you last heard from us in 2021. Our team, along with the hard-working folks we rely ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 16, 2023 at 11:43 PM

City Salutes Cindy Gass’ Half Century of Service

Talk about a spontaneous and heartfelt fond farewell. It's what you'd hope for when saying goodbye to a beloved co-worker who's invested half a century in public service. .iframe-container{ po ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Feb 16, 2023 at 11:40 PM

Torrance Jones, 27, Sought for Attempted Murder Following Shooting on London Circle

UPDATE (February 15, 2023, 10:45 a.m.): Torrance Jones, who was wanted on multiple outstanding warrants, including attempted second-degree murder from a shooting that happened on London Circle on January 22, was arrested in Detroit, Michigan. Jones will soon be extradited back to Knoxville. ---- ... more»

Posted by serland On Feb 15, 2023 at 10:45 AM

February 14, 2023 Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory Newsletter Available

The Office of Neighborhood Empowerment publishes an almost-weekly newsletter, The Neighborly Notice, which covers news of interest to Knoxville's resident-led, resident-controlled neighborhood organiz ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Feb 14, 2023 at 2:17 PM

February 7, 2023 Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory Newsletter Available

Posted by tmcdonell On Feb 08, 2023 at 2:23 PM

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