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KPD Partnering with THSO for "Booze It and Lose It" Enforcement Campaign

The Knoxville Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) for its “Booze It and Lose It” campaign from August 20 to September 6, surrounding the Labor Day holiday. This initiative coincides with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Drive Sober or ... more»

Posted by serland On Aug 18, 2021 at 4:37 PM

August 17, 2021 Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory Newsletter Available

The Office of Neighborhoods publishes an almost-weekly newsletter, Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory, which covers news of interest to Knoxville's resident-led, resident-controlled neighborhood organiza ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Aug 17, 2021 at 6:06 PM

Officer-Involved Crash on Kingston Pike

At around 3 a.m. on Friday, August 13, 2021, Knoxville Police Department officers were dispatched to an in-progress burglary at a business in the 4800 block of Kingston Pike. Responding officers were traveling eastbound on Kingston Pike when a passenger vehicle pulled on to Kingston Pike in front of ... more»

Posted by serland On Aug 13, 2021 at 9:02 AM

Action Being Taken to Address Violent Crime

In response to the surge in violent crime, with support from Mayor Indya Kincannon, Chief of Police Eve Thomas announced today that the following actions are taking place. • Examining alternate work schedules for all sworn officers in order to maximize the number of available officers and the K ... more»

Posted by serland On Aug 10, 2021 at 5:59 PM

August 10, 2021 Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory Newsletter Available

Posted by tmcdonell On Aug 10, 2021 at 2:34 PM

Lonsdale Homes Shooting

UPDATE: Investigators Continuing to Seek Information in Lonsdale Homes Shooting Knoxville Police Department Major Crimes Unit investigators are continuing to seek information regarding the shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in Lonsdale Homes. The investigation shows that there was ... more»

Posted by serland On Aug 09, 2021 at 3:03 PM

August 3, 2021 Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory Newsletter Available

Posted by tmcdonell On Aug 03, 2021 at 4:43 PM

KPD Seeking Info Pertaining to Recently Convicted Gang Members

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee recently announced that eight Knoxville and Chattanooga gang members were convicted by a federal jury for drug, firearm and money laundering offenses following an extensive joint investigation. The defendants, identified as Al ... more»

Posted by serland On Aug 03, 2021 at 3:52 PM

Monthly Child Safety Seat Checkpoint Set for Saturday, August 7

UPDATE (Tuesday, August 3): Due to the recently issued mask requirement at city-owned facilities, those attending the checkpoint are asked to wear a mask regardless of their vaccination status. Additionally, those who are sick, have potentially been exposed to COVID-19, or are experiencing symptoms ... more»

Posted by serland On Aug 03, 2021 at 2:25 PM

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