CRIME & SAFETY
Man indicted in death of UT swimming director’s son
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The man accused of fatally striking Ben Kredich while driving under the influence has been indicted, according to the Knox County District Attorney’s office. In August 2023, Kredich, the son of Tennessee Director of Swimming & Diving Matt Kredich, was struck and killed while walking on the sidewalk along Kingston Pike […]
Knoxville attempted murder suspect who turned himself in beat, shot woman multiple times, report says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - An incident report obtained by WVLT News outlines more details in an attempted murder case that happened in Knoxville. Jevess Craigmire, 27, was wanted for, among other things, shooting a woman at an apartment complex on Dandridge Avenue early Saturday morning. He later turned himself in to the Knoxville Police Department, according to police officials.
Knoxville traffic stop ends with loaded firearms, cash seized
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knoxville police officers seized three loaded firearms and more than $2,500 that they believed to be connected to drug sales during a traffic stop just after midnight on Wednesday. According to a social media post made by the Knoxville Police Department, the traffic stop happened on Tuesday around 2:20 a.m. after […]
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 […]
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,...
Two injured when car crashes into West Knoxville veterinary center
Two people suffered minor injuries when a car crashed through an entrance of a West Knoxville veterinary center and struck the reception desk on Monday. A preliminary report indicates that the driver lost consciousness before the crash.
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