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Investigation Underway After Officers Shot at in Western Heights Area

The Knoxville Police Department is investigating after two KPD officers were shot at late Thursday night. At around 11:20 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2023, two KPD officers were conducting patrols in full uniform in an unmarked police vehicle in the Western Heights area. Officers were near the i ... more»

Posted by serland On Aug 18, 2023 at 9:22 AM

Four Arrested Following Organized Crime Unit Operation in Marble City Area

Four individuals were arrested last Thursday, August 10, following a KPD Organized Crime Unit operation that stemmed in part from numerous complaints of suspected drug sales in the Marble City area. After investigation by the Organized Crime Unit, Asa Hobbs, 60 of Knoxville, was charged with sal ... more»

Posted by serland On Aug 14, 2023 at 12:20 PM

August 8, 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 Aug 08, 2023 at 4:38 PM

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

August 1, 2023 Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory Newsletter Available

Posted by tmcdonell On Aug 01, 2023 at 1:18 PM

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