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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
serland@knoxvilletn.gov
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Investigators Seeking Information Concerning Missing Heather Stinnett
The Knoxville Police Department is seeking information from the public concerning the 2019 disappearance of 40-year-old Heather Stinnett. Stinnett, a resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, has not been seen or heard from since April 5, 2019. Her last known address was in the Austin Homes area. Stinnet ...
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On Jul 22, 2020 at 1:09 PM
W. Oak Hill Avenue Homicide Investigation
UPDATE (July 21, 2020, 6:50 p.m.): The victim of the fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday, July 21 in the 700 block of W. Oak Hill Avenue has been identified as Phillip Sneed (DOB: 10/2/83) of Detroit, Michigan. The investigation remains ongoing as Violent Crimes Unit investigators are pursuing a ...
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On Jul 21, 2020 at 6:52 PM
Two Arrested Following Car Theft and Search for Missing Child
On Saturday, July 18 at 9:15 p.m., Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the report of a stolen vehicle at the Cracker Barrel located at 9214 Park West Boulevard, where the complainant, 30-year-old Kayla Fox, stated that 32-year-old Randall Rhodey took her vehicle with a 10-year-old girl ...
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On Jul 19, 2020 at 10:20 AM
Suspect Apprehended Following Pilot Robbery
On Saturday, July 18 at just after 3 a.m., Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a robbery at the Pilot located at 2918 Tazewell Pike. Upon arrival, officers were advised that a male subject entered the store and asked for a pack of cigarettes, while at the same time pulling out a machet ...
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On Jul 18, 2020 at 8:05 AM
Violent Crimes Unit Investigating Overnight Stabbing on Summit Hill Drive
On Thursday, July 16 at approximately 1 a.m., investigators with the Knoxville Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit responded to a stabbing that occurred at the Weigel’s located at 411 E. Summit Hill Drive. Upon arrival, investigators learned that the victim, identified as 32-year-old Clifton ...
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On Jul 16, 2020 at 2:17 PM
KPD Seeking Information Concerning 2009 Murder of Gina Thacker
The Knoxville Police Department is continuing to seek information concerning the unsolved 2009 murder of 23-year-old Gina Thacker. On February 8, 2009, KPD investigators responded to 3504 Oak Branch Circle off Valley View Drive in North Knoxville, where Thacker was found suffering from multiple ...
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On Jul 14, 2020 at 2:20 PM
Armed Robbery Suspect Captured in South Knoxville
On 07/13/2020 at approximately 4:30 pm, E911 had gotten a call from an employee at Buddy's BBQ located at 4401 Chapman Highway stating that the business had just been robbed at gunpoint. The employee stated the suspect brandished a firearm while demanding the victim to open the register but left pri ...
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On Jul 13, 2020 at 7:25 PM
Officers Respond to Residential Burglary; Arrest Juvenile Wanted in Blount County
Knoxville Police Department officers apprehended a 17-year-old male wanted for multiple charges out of Blount County after responding to a burglary at a home in East Knoxville on Monday afternoon. On July 13 at around 1 p.m., officers responded to a residential burglary in the 300 block of Nash ...
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On Jul 13, 2020 at 5:20 PM
South Knoxville Officer-Involved Shooting; TBI Investigating
On Saturday, July 11 at approximately 2:48 p.m., KPD Officers responded to a domestic-related burglary in progress on the 4300 block of Immanuel Street in South Knoxville. Upon arrival a male suspect was found on scene armed with a knife. Officers used a taser in an attempt to take the suspect into ...
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On Jul 11, 2020 at 6:30 PM
Fatal Motorcycle Crash – Kingston Pike
On Thursday, July 9 at 10:10 p.m., Knoxville Police Department officers were dispatched to a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a single-occupant motorcycle on Kingston Pike just east of Morrell Road. The driver of the motorcycle was transported to the UT Medical Center, where he was pronounced ...
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On Jul 10, 2020 at 9:47 AM
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