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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.

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).

The KPD News & Alerts Blog below is no longer being updated. Please visit KnoxvilleTNPolice.gov/News for current news, advisories and alerts.

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October 2022 - Posts
KPD Receives Final 21CP Climate Assessment Report 
The Knoxville Police Department has received the final report from the climate assessment that was conducted by 21CP Solutions, which highlighted numerous areas where the Department is excelling as well as several areas where there is room for growth.   Prior to being sworn in as the Chief of Pol ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Oct 20, 2022 at 2:25 PM
  
Deadly Shooting on Linden Avenue 
Aman McCutchen Charged with First Degree Murder from Deadly Shooting on October 8th (October 20, 2022, 9 a.m.) Knoxville Police Department Violent Crimes Unit investigators have identified, arrested and charged the suspect from the murder of 23-year-old Robby Mathews, who was shot and killed ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Oct 20, 2022 at 9:30 AM
  
Deadly Shooting at El Pulpo Loco 
Victims Identified from Shooting at El Pulpo Loco (October 17, 2022, 12:50 p.m.) The victims from the shooting early Sunday morning at El Pulpo Loco on Alcoa Highway have been identified as Pablo Roberto Nunez Acosta, 32 of Louisville, Tennessee, Joel Canales, 28 of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Ande ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Oct 17, 2022 at 12:54 PM
  
Three Shot, One Killed in Shooting on Parkview Avenue 
Victims Identified from Shooting on Parkview Avenue (Friday, October 14, 2022, 12 p.m.) The victims from the shooting on Parkview Avenue have been identified as Stephen Lundy, 20 of Knoxville, Kamya Myers, 20 of Knoxville, and Ralph Moore, 88 of Knoxville. Lundy was pronounced dead after arriving ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Oct 14, 2022 at 11:59 AM
  
Two Charged for Distributing Crack Cocaine from Knoxville Apartment  
On Wednesday, October 5, 2022 the Knoxville Police Department Organized Crime Unit, with assistance from Special Operations Squad personnel, executed a search warrant at the Vistas Apartments at 110 Hall of Fame Drive.   The apartment was the subject of an ongoing investigation based on recent in ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Oct 12, 2022 at 7:55 AM
  
Gunshot Victim Found Dead on Holston Hills Road  
Victim Found Dead on Holston Hills Road Identified (Tuesday, October 11, 2022, 11:20 a.m.)  The gunshot victim who was found dead on Holston Hills Road on Monday night has been identified as Brandon Smiles, 27 of Warren, Michigan.    The investigation remains ongoing at this time. Anyone with ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Oct 11, 2022 at 11:21 AM
  
Donjae Bell, 29, Arrested as Part of Ongoing Overdose Deaths Investigation 
On Monday, October 3, 2022, the AHIDTA Drug Related Death Task Force with assistance from Knoxville Police Department Special Operations Squad and Drug Interdiction Unit personnel executed a state search warrant at 1900 Dutch Valley Drive #23. The search warrant was obtained by Organized Crime Unit ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Oct 06, 2022 at 7:41 PM
  
Area Law Enforcement Agencies to Host Faith & Blue Event at Safety City on Monday, October 10 
The Knoxville Police Department and seven other area law enforcement entities are partnering to host an event for National Faith & Blue Weekend (October 7-10, 2022).   The event will be held on Monday, October 10, from 5-7 p.m. at Safety City, located at 165 S. Concord Street. Numerous area law e ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Oct 06, 2022 at 11:12 AM
  
Child Safety Seat Checkpoints to be Conducted by Appointment Only 
Due to staffing shortages and effective this month, all Child Safety Seat Checkpoints will be conducted by appointment only.  The Child Safety Seat Checkpoints are a completely free-of-charge service offered by the KPD for parents, grandparents or other guardians. During the Checkpoint, child car ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Oct 05, 2022 at 3:19 PM
  
Chief Paul Noel Announces Promotions and Reorganization of Department Structure  
Chief of Police Paul Noel announced the promotion of 20 Knoxville Police Department officers as well as a significant reorganization of the Department’s structure during a promotional ceremony held Monday evening at the Civic Coliseum Auditorium.   With these promotions, Chief Noel solidifies his ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Oct 03, 2022 at 5:50 PM
  
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