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KPD News & Alerts
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
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(updated every two hours).
The KPD News & Alerts Blog below is no longer being updated. Please visit
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for current news, advisories and alerts.
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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 ...
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On Aug 07, 2023 at 8:44 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 ...
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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 ...
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serland
On Aug 03, 2023 at 8:39 AM
KPD to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint on August 11
The Knoxville Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on the night of Friday, August 11 in North Knoxville. KPD officers will staff the checkpoint, which will be set up on Broadway Street. The purpose of the checkpoint is to deter impaired driving, prevent serious or fatal crashes, ...
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On Jul 28, 2023 at 9:18 AM
KPD and THP Team Up to Curtail Fatal Crashes
Through the end of July, the Knoxville Police Department and Tennessee Highway Patrol will team up to conduct enhanced, high-visibility traffic enforcement in an effort to prevent fatal crashes. That initiative will run through July 31st and focus specifically on state routes in and around Knox ...
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On Jul 27, 2023 at 4:01 PM
Fatal Motorcycle Crash on James White Parkway (July 24, 2023)
The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened early Monday morning on James White Parkway. At around 3 a.m. on Monday, July 24, 2023, KPD officers responded to a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on James White Parkway near the exit to E. Hill Avenue. Based ...
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serland
On Jul 24, 2023 at 9:10 AM
Retired Federal Judge Guyton Agrees to Serve as Interim Deputy Chief of Professional Standards
Retired Federal Judge H. Bruce Guyton has agreed to join the Knoxville Police Department’s executive leadership team as the Interim Deputy Chief of Professional Standards. At the upcoming City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 25, the members of City Council will review and vote on a proposed agr ...
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On Jul 19, 2023 at 12:57 PM
Update on Body Found at Third Creek Greenway Park
Knoxville Police Department detectives are continuing their investigation into the body that was found in the creek in Third Creek Greenway Park on Saturday, July 15, 2023. The discovery of the body was reported by a passerby walking on the greenway at around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday night. Bas ...
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On Jul 17, 2023 at 4:08 PM
Fatal Crash on Alcoa Highway (July 12, 2023)
The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that happened early Wednesday morning on Alcoa Highway. At around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, KPD officers were dispatched to a multi-vehicle crash in the 1900 block of Alcoa Highway. Three vehicles in total were involved i ...
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On Jul 12, 2023 at 12:41 PM
Four Juveniles Arrested After Fireworks Shot at Officers Responding to 4th of July Crash
Four juveniles were arrested after Knoxville Police Department Officers responded to a crash with injuries and fireworks were shot at both Officers and bystanders on Tuesday night. At around 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, KPD Officers responded to a crash with injuries in the area of Texas ...
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On Jul 05, 2023 at 2:38 PM
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Recent Posts
KPD Launches New Department Website
KPD Investigating Death of Woman from Firearm Discharge at West Knoxville Apartment
KPD Investigating Armed Carjacking Near UT Campus
Suspect Captured from Deadly Middlebrook Shooting (February 5, 2024)
Grand Jury Finding Brings Closure to Unsolved 1989 Murder of Tony Williams
KPD to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint on January 26th
Video Released from Officer-Involved Shooting on Lakeside Street
KPD Releases Preliminary 2023 High-Priority Crime Report
KPD Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in East Knoxville
Detectives Investigating Shooting in Krutch Park (December 23, 2023)
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