Police Release More Information in Rod Run Death

Police Release More Information in Rod Run Death

Pigeon Forge, TN (WOKI) Police in Pigeon Forge have identified the man killed Thursday after crashing his electric scooter into an open car door during the annual Rod Run event.

The Pigeon Forge Police Department says the crash happened near the intersection of Jake Thomas Road when the passenger of a stopped truck opened the truck’s door. The man, 31-year-old Jeremy Hanes Jr. of Charlestown, Indiana was riding the scooter on the Parkway between the white line and the sidewalk when he hit the door.

He was taken to UT Medical Center, where he died Friday afternoon.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Shooting Suspect Turns Himself In, Knoxville Police Say

Shooting Suspect Turns Himself In, Knoxville Police Say

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A suspect wanted for attempted murder following a shooting Saturday at an apartment complex has turned himself in.

Knoxville Police Department officials say 27-year-old Jevess Craigmire turned himself in Monday afternoon at the Public Safety Complex.

Craigmire is facing several charges, including attempted first-degree murder and especially aggravated robbery, stemming from a shooting at an apartment complex on Dandridge Avenue early Saturday morning.

The 31 year-old victim was taken to the hospital after being shot “at least one time,” and she is in stable condition.

Knoxville Teen at Center of Endangered Child Alert Found Safe

Knoxville Teen at Center of Endangered Child Alert Found Safe

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: A Knoxville teen at the center of a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Endangered Child Alert issued earlier Monday has been found safe.

Officials with the Knoxville Police Department announcing that 17-year-old Olivia “Levi” Campbell was found safe at Tyson Park Monday afternoon following a tip received by East TN Valley Crimestoppers.

Campbell was last seen on April 17. Authorities said she had threatened self-harm in the past raising concerns about her safety.

ORIGINAL STORY: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert for a missing Knoxville teen.

Olivia “Levi” Campbell was last seen on April 17.

TBI says the 17-year-old has threatened self-harm in the past, and there are concerns about her safety.

Campbell is described as 5′5″, and 165 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes.

Those with any information are being asked to call the Knoxville Police Department at 865-215-7165 or 1-800-TBI-FIND.

Former Knox County Deputy Pleads Guilty in Sexual Misconduct Case

Former Knox County Deputy Pleads Guilty in Sexual Misconduct Case

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A former Knox County Sheriff’s office deputy has pled guilty to two counts in a sexual misconduct case from 2022.

According to police records, Tim Stidam was fired from the sheriff’s office in March of 2022 during an internal investigation into how he handled a teen’s cellphone and images that were on it.

Stidam pled guilty Monday to two counts: aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor and official misuse while making a call, according to court records.

Stidam had been working at the sheriff’s office since 2013.

A Missing Teen from Loudon County is Found

A Missing Teen from Loudon County is Found

Update: 17 year-old Aliza France has been found safe.

Original Story: Police are asking for help to find a missing teen from Lenoir City.

17-year-old Aliza France left her home off Antioch Church Road East in Lenoir City early this morning (Monday).

Detectives with the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office say that France was last seen wearing a black shirt and black sweatpants and is described as is 5′2″, 180 pounds with long, brown, curly hair and hazel eyes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Loudon County E-911 Center by calling (865) 458-9081.

It’s Youth Violence Prevention Week in Knoxville

It’s Youth Violence Prevention Week in Knoxville

Youth Violence Protection Week has kicked off at the John T. O’Connor Senior Center in Knoxville.

It focuses on stopping violence in the community, both domestic violence and youth violence towards other youths.

The City of Knoxville’s Office of Community Safety & Empowerment is running different events throughout the week with different resources available to the community that aim to combat youth violence.

For a link of this week’s events, please go to https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/government/city_departments_offices/community_safety_and_empowerment/community_safety/national_youth_violence_prevention_week

THP is Investigating after a Car Accident in Greene County Results in a Tree Goes through Vehicle

THP is Investigating after a Car Accident in Greene County Results in a Tree Goes through Vehicle

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Greene County involving a tree that went through a car.

The South Greene Volunteer Fire Department says only one person suffered minor injuries in Saturday’s crash in the 4000 block of Houston Valley Road.

When crews arrived, they found the car with two people, including a juvenile, trapped inside and a tree going through it.

Officials say it appears the car left the road and hit a fallen tree along an embankment which went through the windshield and protruded out of the left rear door.

The driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Knoxville Police and Crime Stoppers Asking for Help to Find a Murder Suspect

Knoxville Police and Crime Stoppers Asking for Help to Find a Murder Suspect

Knoxville Police are searching for a suspect wanted for attempted murder following a shooting at an apartment complex.

27-year-old Jevess Craigmire is wanted on several charges, including attempted first-degree murder and especially aggravated robbery, stemming from a shooting at an apartment complex on Dandridge Avenue early Saturday morning.

The 31 year-old victim was taken to the hospital after being shot “at least one time” and she is in stable condition.

Anyone with information regarding Craigmire’s whereabouts is asked to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165.

An Investigation is Underway Following West Knoxville Fire which Destroys a Family’s Home

An Investigation is Underway Following West Knoxville Fire which Destroys a Family’s Home

The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating an early morning (Monday) fire in West Knoxville that leaves seven people and a dog displaced.

Crews called to 1710 Helmbolt Road and determined it would be a defensive fire, meaning that the fire was too large for crews to enter the structure.

A detached garage also caught fire.
All the residents escaped without injury and that home is a total loss.

The home had working smoke detectors and the American Red Cross is assisting the family.

Pigeon Forge Rod Run Death Investigation
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Pigeon Forge Rod Run Death Investigation

An investigation is underway following the death of a Rod Run participant on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge.

The Pigeon Forge Police Department says a man was traveling on a scooter near the Parkway and Jake Thomas Road late Thursday night when a car door was opened.   Chief Richie Catlett says he’s not sure what was going on at the time but it is a horrible accident.   

The 2024 Spring Rod Run started on Thursday.