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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 serland@knoxvilletn.gov.

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

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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 ... more» 
Posted by serland  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 ... more» 
Posted by serland  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 ... more» 
Posted by serland  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 ... more» 
Posted by serland  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 ... more» 
Posted by serland  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 ... more» 
Posted by serland  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 ... more» 
Posted by serland  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 ... more» 
Posted by serland  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 ... more» 
Posted by serland  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 ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 10, 2020 at 9:47 AM
  
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