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KPD News & Alerts

KPD News & Alerts Blog

The Knoxville Police Department (KPD) responds to a variety of events and calls for service each day.

For any questions, please contact KPD's Public Information Officer Scott Erland at 865-215-7210 or [email protected].

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

The KPD News & Alerts Blog below is no longer being updated. Please visit KnoxvilleTNPolice.gov/News for current news, advisories and alerts.

Recent Posts
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KPD Investigating Suspected Hit-and-Run Fatality (August 21, 2023) 
The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a suspected hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. At around 3 a.m. on Monday, August 21, 2023, KPD Officers responded to Magnolia Avenue near Jessamine Street on the report of an unresponsive person in the roadway. Officers ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Aug 21, 2023 at 8:35 AM
  
Fatal Crash on I-40 East, Involved Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide (August 7, 2023) 
36-year-old Shannon Glasper, of Knoxville, has been charged with vehicular homicide and additional charges as a result of a fatal crash that happened early Monday morning on I-40 East near Papermill Drive. At around 1:50 a.m. on Monday, August 7, 2023, Knoxville Police Department Officers respond ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Aug 07, 2023 at 8:44 AM
  
Fatal Motorcycle Crash on James White Parkway (July 24, 2023) 
The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened early Monday morning on James White Parkway. At around 3 a.m. on Monday, July 24, 2023, KPD officers responded to a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on James White Parkway near the exit to E. Hill Avenue. Based ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 24, 2023 at 9:10 AM
  
Fatal Crash on Alcoa Highway (July 12, 2023) 
The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that happened early Wednesday morning on Alcoa Highway. At around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, KPD officers were dispatched to a multi-vehicle crash in the 1900 block of Alcoa Highway. Three vehicles in total were involved i ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 12, 2023 at 12:41 PM
  
Fatal Crash on I-40 East (June 25, 2023) 
The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that happened early Sunday morning on I-40 East. At around 5 a.m. on Sunday, June 25, 2023, KPD officers responded to a multi-vehicle crash on I-40 East near Strawberry Plains Pike. Based on the preliminary investigation, it is believ ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jun 25, 2023 at 10:17 AM
  
Fatal Crash on Chapman Highway (June 4, 2023) 
The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that happened on Sunday evening in the 6500 block of Chapman Highway. Sometime before 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 4, 2023, KPD officers responded to the 6500 block of Chapman Highway to investigate a crash involving a motorcycle. Based on ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jun 05, 2023 at 8:10 AM
  
Fatal Crash on Henley Street (May 31, 2023) 
The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that happened on Wednesday afternoon on Henley Street.   At just after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, KPD officers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Henley Street at Main Street. The male driver of an Infiniti sedan was pronounc ... more» 
Posted by serland  On May 31, 2023 at 4:54 PM
  
KPD Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on Western Avenue 
UPDATE (April 5, 2023, 9:30 a.m.): The motorcyclist who was killed in the hit-and-run crash on Western Avenue on March 29, 2023 has been identified as Donald Massengill, 54 of Knoxville. The other vehicle that was involved in the crash has since been located. The investigation is progressing and Kno ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Apr 05, 2023 at 9:31 AM
  
Fatal Pedestrian-Involved Crash on Dandridge Avenue (March 30, 2023) 
UPDATE (April 3, 2023, 9:45 a.m.): The pedestrian who was hit and killed on Dandridge Avenue last Thursday morning has been identified as Sankinna Merchant, 43 of Knoxville. The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.  ------ Knoxville Police Department crash reconstruction personnel are ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Apr 03, 2023 at 9:49 AM
  
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on Asheville Highway 
The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal, motorcycle-involved crash that happened this morning on Asheville Highway.   At around 7:40 a.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2023, KPD officers responded to the intersection of Asheville Highway and Ruggles Ferry Pike on the report of a crash i ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Mar 23, 2023 at 12:46 PM
  
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