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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The KPD News & Alerts Blog below is no longer being updated.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
August 2023 - Posts
Statement from Chief Paul Noel Concerning KNS Article 
Chief Paul Noel has released the following statement in response to the recently-published Knox News Sentinel article regarding the departure of former Deputy Chief Brooklyn Belk:  After reading the recently-published Knox News Sentinel article concerning the departure of former Deputy Chief of P ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Aug 21, 2023 at 2:37 PM
  
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
  
Investigation Underway After Officers Shot at in Western Heights Area 
The Knoxville Police Department is investigating after two KPD officers were shot at late Thursday night. At around 11:20 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2023, two KPD officers were conducting patrols in full uniform in an unmarked police vehicle in the Western Heights area. Officers were near the i ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Aug 18, 2023 at 9:22 AM
  
Four Arrested Following Organized Crime Unit Operation in Marble City Area 
Four individuals were arrested last Thursday, August 10, following a KPD Organized Crime Unit operation that stemmed in part from numerous complaints of suspected drug sales in the Marble City area.  After investigation by the Organized Crime Unit, Asa Hobbs, 60 of Knoxville, was charged with sal ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Aug 14, 2023 at 12:20 PM
  
KPD Investigating Stabbing and Carjacking That Led to Sevier County Pursuit 
The Knoxville Police Department Violent Crimes Unit is continuing to investigate the stabbing and carjacking that preceded the arrest of a man in Sevier County early Monday morning. Based on the investigation so far, it is believed that the following occurred. In the early morning hours of Mon ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Aug 07, 2023 at 12:49 PM
  
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
  
21CP Solutions Begins Departmental Assessment of KPD 
21CP Solutions has started its wide-ranging departmental assessment of the Knoxville Police Department, which began in earnest this week with a three-day site visit. The full departmental assessment will build upon the 21CP climate assessment that was conducted in late 2022. City Council approved ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Aug 03, 2023 at 5:15 PM
  
Suspect Charged from Domestic-Related Shooting on Copeland Street 
The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that happened late Wednesday night.   At around 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, KPD Officers responded to the 2600 block of Copeland Street on the report of shots fired with a possible victim. Officers arrived on scene an ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Aug 03, 2023 at 8:39 AM
  
 
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