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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The KPD News & Alerts Blog below is no longer being updated.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.

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Safe Exchange Zone Established at Public Safety Complex 
As the holiday season fast approaches, the Knoxville Police Department has established a designated safe exchange zone at the Public Safety Complex.   The safe exchange zone includes two parking spaces located in prominent spots in the front lot of the Public Safety Complex at 1650 Huron Street.  ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Nov 08, 2023 at 10:57 AM
  
Captain Sammy Shaffer Graduates from Inaugural UChicago Policing Leadership Academy 
Knoxville Police Department Captain Sammy Shaffer graduated from the inaugural Policing Leadership Academy (PLA) in Chicago on Friday.   The PLA, hosted by the renowned University of Chicago Crime Lab, is a six-month hands-on and interactive course. The curriculum is focused on the development of ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Oct 27, 2023 at 1:16 PM
  
Homicide Unit Investigating Deadly Shooting in Western Heights Area 
The Knoxville Police Department Homicide Unit is investigating a deadly shooting that happened on Wednesday night in the Western Heights area.   At just after 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, KPD officers responded to the UT Medical Center in regards to a shooting victim. The victim, who ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Oct 05, 2023 at 7:51 AM
  
KPD Announces Faith & Blue Weekend 2023 Events and Initiatives  
The Knoxville Police Department has announced the events and initiatives in store for Faith & Blue Weekend 2023. This year’s Faith & Blue Weekend is set for October 6-9.  For Faith & Blue Weekend 2023, each of the KPD’s three Field Operations districts are hosting events or initiatives. Additiona ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Sep 19, 2023 at 1:25 PM
  
Five Arrested Following Search Warrant at Minnesota Avenue Home  
Five individuals were arrested after Knoxville Police Department personnel conducted a search warrant at a home in the 1500 block of Minnesota Avenue on Thursday.  On Thursday, September 7, 2023, KPD Organized Crime Unit detectives executed the search warrant, which was obtained as a result of on ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Sep 08, 2023 at 1:57 PM
  
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
  
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