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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The KPD News & Alerts Blog below is no longer being updated.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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East District officers arrest suspect for Bluhen Botanticals burglary 
On Wednesday, April 22 at around 1:30 a.m., KPD East District officers responded to investigate an alarm at the Bluhen Botanicals in East Knoxville. Once they arrived, officers spotted and detained a male subject. The door to the business appeared to have been pried open, while officers located a bi ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Apr 22, 2020 at 2:42 PM
  
KPD pursuit involving shooting suspects - Cedar Lane  
Update on pursuit involving shooting suspects (April 20, 2020, 9:15 a.m.)      The two individuals who were arrested following the pursuit that ended in a single-car crash near the intersection of East Inskip and Fennel at around 10 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 have been identified as Larry Bell (DO ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Apr 20, 2020 at 9:23 AM
  
Incident at Cherokee Country Club  
At 4:13 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, Knoxville Police Department officers were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Broome Road for an aggravated assault. Upon arrival, officers were informed that a male subject allegedly stole a female victim’s handgun, pointed it at her and fled the scene in ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Apr 19, 2020 at 12:54 PM
  
South Knoxville shooting investigation  
Update (Thursday, April 16, 4:28 p.m.)    The suspect who was taken into custody on Island Home Avenue has been identified as Martez Wilson (DOB: 8/1/91) of Detroit, Michigan. Upon questioning, Wilson stated that he was stopped at the intersection of Cottrell Street and Anita Drive when a vehicle ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Apr 16, 2020 at 4:28 PM
  
Pursuit and fatal crash at W. Emory and Clinton Highway  
At approximately 6:08 p.m. on Monday, April 13, Knoxville Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle in the Western Heights area. The occupants were suspected for the shooting that occurred on Keith Avenue on the night of Tuesday, April 7. The suspect vehicle refused to stop and a pu ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Apr 13, 2020 at 9:20 PM
  
Shooting investigation at 3500 block of Lilac  
On Friday, April 10 at about 8 p.m., Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the report of a shooting with a victim at the 3500 block of Lilac Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered a juvenile male suffering from a gunshot to the legs. The victim was transported to the UT Medical Center ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Apr 13, 2020 at 12:24 PM
  
KPD seeking public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old runaway, Kya Nelson 
UPDATE (April 9, 2020, 6:48 pm): Kya Nelson has been located and returned to her family.  ------------------------- The Knoxville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old runaway Kya Nelson, who was last seen at her residence on Knotty Oak Way on March 26. N ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Apr 09, 2020 at 6:57 PM
  
Scam warnings for COVID-19 economic impact payments  
With the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) preparing for the distribution of the COVID-19 economic impact payments, it is anticipated that criminals will attempt to use that to exploit, scam and de-fraud citizens. The Knoxville Police Department is providing the following reminders for citizens to reco ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Apr 09, 2020 at 2:42 PM
  
KPD investigation crash and shooting on MLK Jr. Avenue 
UPDATE (April 6, 2020, 12:15 p.m.)  The victim from Saturday night’s fatal shooting and crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue has been identified as 32-year-old Markedra Houston. Upon further investigation, the shooting is believed to be the result of a confrontation that occurred at a nearby re ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Apr 06, 2020 at 1:51 PM
  
PUBLIC AWARENESS MESSAGE FOR MOTORISTS IN TENNESSEE 
A public awareness message for motorists in Tennessee: State, county and local law enforcement officers will not pull you over for the sole purpose of determining if you have legal reason to be out of your residence, are employed by an essential business or engaged in essential activity.  KPD off ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Apr 02, 2020 at 12:37 PM
  
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