CRIME & SAFETY
Knoxville Police investigating deadly hit-and-run on Chapman Highway
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A man has died after he was struck by a vehicle along Chapman Highway overnight Friday, according to the Knoxville Police Department. The search for the involved vehicle, believed to be a black sports utility vehicle (SUV), was underway as of 6 a.m. Friday. KPD shared to its social media Friday […]
Man dead after officer-involved shooting in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A man is dead and a woman is injured after a shooting involving Knoxville Police officers Saturday morning. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting. According to the Knoxville Police, the shooting happened after officers responded to a home in the 4700 block of Santala Drive for a reported […]
Maryville chef accused of shoplifting meat in multiple cities for restaurant
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Maryville chef has been accused of shoplifting meat from a Knoxville grocery store to serve at his restaurant, according to court records. Those records state that some of the stolen items were taken in his pants. On Thursday, Clement Milanzi was taken into custody on a charge of theft of […]
Maryville man faces vehicular homicide, reckless endangerment counts in death of young Kingston Pike pedestrian
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Maryville man mowed down and killed a young pedestrian walking along busy Kingston Pike while driving a van high on drugs, a Knox County grand jury indictment alleges. Shannon B. Walker, 45, further endangered the lives of multiple other people that same day, Aug. 21,...
Secret Service agent removed from Harris’s security detail after ‘distressing’ behavior
The Secret Service special agent, who was working on the vice president's departure from Joint Base Andrews on Monday morning, “began displaying behavior their colleagues found distressing.”
More Than 30 Dogs Evacuated From House Fire in Tennessee
On April 26, a house fire in Knoxville, Tennessee, led to 11 people and several dogs being evacuated. However, during the fire rescue, the owner shot one of the dogs that was reportedly attacking another pup while they were evacuating. The man was detained and taken into custody by the authorities. Several dogs and 11 […] The post More Than 30 Dogs Evacuated From House Fire in Tennessee appeared first on DogTime.
'They try to dominate you': Former Oak Ridge priest, whistleblower, files complaint
A former priest who is a key witness in a sexual assault lawsuit against the Diocese of Knoxville has filed a complaint against one of the diocese’s attorneys, Knox News has learned. The Rev. Brent Shelton, who suddenly left St. Mary's Parish in Oak Ridge last year after he...
After son’s tragic death, Knoxville family hopes ‘Ben Kredich Act’ will save lives
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The “Ben Kredich Act” passed unanimously in both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly and is now headed to Governor Bill Lee‘s desk to be signed into law. The bill aims to address opioid related DUI’s and prevent those who are administered an opioid antagonist like Narcan from getting behind the […]
Murder suspect arrested in Corbin
CORBIN, Ky. (WYMT) - A Tennessee murder suspect was arrested in Corbin. Officers with the Corbin Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch on Thursday. When they arrived, officers arrested the driver, Michael Merrick, 49, of Knoxville, after determining he was under the influence of alcohol.
Knoxville Man Accused of Attempted Murder Surrenders to Police
A Knoxville man sought for the brutal attempted murder of a 31-year-old woman, has handed himself over to police. Jevess Craigmire, the suspect who allegedly shot and severely beat the woman at her apartment, is now facing a litany of charges including attempted first-degree murder. After the vicious confrontation which...
Byron Edwards' family still seeking answers, 2 years after his disappearance
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — One Knoxville man has been missing for several years with no major developments in his case, but that hasn't stopped Byron Edwards' family from sharing his story. Byron Edwards has now been missing for more than two years. "We still haven't heard anything, the police is...
Bessie Smith Cultural Center Receives FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award
The Bessie Smith Cultural Center is the recipient of the prestigious FBI Director's Community Leadership Award. The FBI Director's Community Leadership Award is a recognition bestowed upon individuals and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to strengthening communities and reducing crime and violence. This year, the Bessie Smith Cultural Center was selected as the recipient for the Knoxville Division, reaffirming its dedication to promoting cultural understanding, social justice, and community empowerment, said officials.
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