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Former Scott County Volunteer Fire Chief Accused of Stealing Nearly $14K from Department
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office said former fire chief Austin Lewallen stole money from his volunteer fire department beginning in May 2022. (Courtesy: Tennessee Comptroller's Office)Helenwoo...
Dec 05, 2023
Armed and Dangerous Fatal Shooting Suspect is Now in Knoxville Police Custody
Knoxville Police say the man wanted in connection to a deadly shooting at Arbor Place Apartments has turned himself in.Detectives obtained warrants charging 28 year-old Jesse Bailey Jr. with first-deg...
Dec 05, 2023
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is Investigating a Fatal Shooting in North Knox County
An investigation is underway after a man dies at the hospital from a gunshot wound.Knox County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 6500 block of Old Maynardville Pike yesterday (Wednesday) aft...
Nov 30, 2023
Morristown Police Searching for Missing 15-Year-Old Girl
Alondra Rodriguez, 15 (Courtesy: Morristown Police Department)Morristown, TN (WOKI) Investigators with the Morristown Police Department are asking for your help in locating a missing teen.Fifteen year...
Nov 29, 2023
More Details Released by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in a Fatal West Knox County Hit and Run Accident
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office releasing more information in a fatal hit and run accident in west Knox county.It happened Monday on Lovell Road at Outlet Drive and involved pick-up truck and a...
Nov 29, 2023
Knoxville Police Take Felon into Custody after Shots Fired, Chase, KPD Says
Knoxville police take felon into custody after shots fired, chase, KPD says (Courtesy: Knoxville Police Department)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A convicted felon is in custody after firing shots in the parkin...
Nov 28, 2023
Former Knoxville Police Officer Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ in Child Porn Case
(Credit: Frankly Media)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An ex-officer with the Knoxville Police Department pleads “not guilty” Monday to federal child pornography charges, setting the stage for a jury...
Nov 27, 2023
An Investigation is Underway Following a Fatal South Knox County Fire
An investigation is underway following a fatal fire in South Knox County.Rural Metro was called to the 4200 block of Eddington at Beechmont last night (Sunday) and found a camper trailer fully involve...
Nov 27, 2023
Authorities Arrest Escaped Sex Crimes Suspect after a Month on the Run
Escaped sex crimes suspect caught. Sean Williams, 52 (Courtesy: TBI)Greene County, TN (WOKI) On the run for more than a month, the hunt for a man wanted on numerous sex charges including rape of a chi...
Nov 22, 2023
FBI: Sean Williams Spotted in Pinellas County, Florida
Sean Williams, 52 (Courtesy: TBI)Pinellas County, FL (WOKI) Just days after a former Johnson City businessman and accused child rapist was spotted in western North Carolina, authorities announce the f...
Nov 21, 2023
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