CRIME & SAFETY
KCSO: Maryville restaurant owner accused of shoving meat into his pants, skip-scanning to steal thousands from grocers
MARYVILLE, Tenn. — The owner of a Maryville Italian restaurant was arrested Thursday and accused of repeatedly stealing meat from local grocery stores, sometimes by stuffing it into his pants, according to the Knox County Sheriff's Office. According to the arrest report, Clement Milanzi was arrested on April 25...
Man charged after woman found dead at West Knoxville apartment
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — An investigation is underway after a deadly shooting at a West Knoxville apartment late Thursday night, according to the Knoxville Police Department. KPD shared that at 9:30 p.m. on April 25, officers were sent to an apartment at 3210 Atchley Ridge Way in regards to a deceased person. On scene, they […]
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 […]
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,...
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.
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 […]
Knoxville police release body camera footage of warrant that preceded in-custody death
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department released Wednesday body camera footage showing a police response to an Asheville Highway apartment complex, after which a suspect died in KPD custody. The death happened on April 7, shortly after KPD officers and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation executed a search...
Crime Stoppers asks for help finding 2 missing Knoxville children
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers asked for help Friday in tracking down two missing Knoxville children. Serenity Yera, 2, and Fate Yera, 4, were last known to live on Cecil Johnson Road, but the Department of Children’s Services has not been able to check in on them.
'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...
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.
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 […]
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