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Man Accused of Killing Blount County Deputy Caught in Knoxville

Man Accused of Killing Blount County Deputy Caught in Knoxville

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The man accused of killing Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan and injuring Deputy Shelby Eggers is apprehended Monday afternoon in Knoxville. Officials with the Knoxville Police Department confirming Kenneth Wayne DeHart, Jr. was taken into custody at a home on Linden Avenue. DeHart was wanted for first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder…MORE

Billboards Up Across the Southeast for Fugitive on TBI’s Most Wanted List, Kenneth Dehart, Jr. who is Wanted in Connection to the Shootings of Two Blount County Deputies – Fatally Wounding Deputy Greg McCowan

Billboards Up Across the Southeast for Fugitive on TBI’s Most Wanted List, Kenneth Dehart, Jr. who is Wanted in Connection to the Shootings of Two Blount County Deputies – Fatally Wounding Deputy Greg McCowan

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has teamed up with Lamar Advertising to put Blount County murder suspect Kenneth DeHart Jr.’s face all over the southeast. DeHart is accused of shooting Blount County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Shelby Eggers and killing Deputy Greg McCowan during a traffic stop Thursday night. He is still on the run, and…MORE

Brother of Blount County Manhunt Suspect Enters Plea, Attorney to Seek Bond Reduction

Brother of Blount County Manhunt Suspect Enters Plea, Attorney to Seek Bond Reduction

Maryville, TN (WOKI) Marcus DeHart, appearing in court Monday afternoon, pleads “not guilty” to charges that he helped his brother, Kenneth DeHart, avoid capture following the fatal shooting of Blount County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Greg McCowan and the wounding of McCowan’s partner Deputy Shelby Eggers. DeHart will still see the inside of a jail cell…MORE

Two Arrested in Connection to Death of Blount County Deputy, Suspect Search Continues

Two Arrested in Connection to Death of Blount County Deputy, Suspect Search Continues

2/10/24 UPDATE: MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – One deputy with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office was killed and another was injured in Maryville while conducting a traffic stop Thursday just before 8:30 p.m., according to officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. TBI said the suspect, identified as Kenneth DeHart, would not cooperate with deputies and…MORE

Suspect Taken into Custody after Standoff in North Knoxville, Police Say

Suspect Taken into Custody after Standoff in North Knoxville, Police Say

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A suspect is in custody Thursday afternoon following a standoff with law enforcement in North Knoxville. Knoxville Police Department officials say officers responded to the 4700 block of Schubert Road to take a man wanted for multiple outstanding felony warrants into custody at an apartment there. KPD says the suspect was taken…MORE

Missing Jefferson County woman at Center of Silver Alert Found Safe, TBI Says

Missing Jefferson County woman at Center of Silver Alert Found Safe, TBI Says

Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) A missing Jefferson County woman, the subject of a Silver Alert issued early Thursday, has been found safe. Officials with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office say 71-year-old Sharon Looney was located near her home in New Market with the assistance of air support from the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The sheriff’s office…MORE

Knoxville Police Have Identified Victim in Fatal West Knoxville Shooting

Knoxville Police Have Identified Victim in Fatal West Knoxville Shooting

The victim in a fatal West Knoxville shooting is identified. Knoxville Police have charged 38 year-old Daniel Arwood with first-degree murder for shooting and killing his boss, identified as 29 year-old Aaron Russell, at a school bus hub on Middlebrook Pike yes. KPD says Arwood was an employee at the bus lot and had been…MORE

Man Charged with First-Degree Murder after West Knoxville Shooting, Police Say

Man Charged with First-Degree Murder after West Knoxville Shooting, Police Say

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A man has now been formally charged in connection to Monday morning’s fatal shooting in West Knoxville. Knoxville Police Department officials say 38-year-old Daniel Arwood has been charged with first-degree murder following the deadly shooting behind the NAPA AutoCare Center on Middlebrook Pike. KPD says the shooting occurred following a dispute between…MORE