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KPD News & Alerts

KPD News & Alerts Blog

The Knoxville Police Department (KPD) responds to a variety of events and calls for service each day. Check here for media releases and alerts. 

For any questions, please contact KPD's Public Information Officer Scott Erland at 865-215-7210 or [email protected].

Click here to view KPD's current calls for service (updated every two hours).




Recent Posts
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The Knoxville Police Department has announced the events and initiatives in store for Faith & Blue Weekend 2023. This year’s Faith & Blue Weekend is set for October 6-9.  For Faith & Blue Weekend 2023, each of the KPD’s three Field Operations districts are hosting events or initiatives. Additiona ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Sep 19, 2023 at 1:25 PM
  
Five individuals were arrested after Knoxville Police Department personnel conducted a search warrant at a home in the 1500 block of Minnesota Avenue on Thursday.  On Thursday, September 7, 2023, KPD Organized Crime Unit detectives executed the search warrant, which was obtained as a result of on ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Sep 08, 2023 at 1:57 PM
  
Chief Paul Noel has released the following statement in response to the recently-published Knox News Sentinel article regarding the departure of former Deputy Chief Brooklyn Belk:  After reading the recently-published Knox News Sentinel article concerning the departure of former Deputy Chief of P ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Aug 21, 2023 at 2:37 PM
  
The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a suspected hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. At around 3 a.m. on Monday, August 21, 2023, KPD Officers responded to Magnolia Avenue near Jessamine Street on the report of an unresponsive person in the roadway. Officers ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Aug 21, 2023 at 8:35 AM
  
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 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
  
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
  
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
  
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
  
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
  
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