A Knoxville Police Department officer is charged and placed on administrative leave following an internal investigation into a theft.
A KPD employee reported that several belongings, including some of his gear, was missing from his locker. Reports state KPD Officer Kenno Carlos entered the locker room while on duty and left with the property. A report stated there were thirteen items taken, including a duty belt with tri-lock buckle, Streamlight flashlight, auto-lock baton, Smith & Wesson chain handcuffs, Black Sabre Red OC spray, baton holder, handcuff case, radio holder, OC spray holder, multi-tool, black folding pocket knife, EnerPlex Thermohandz gloves and Reebok duty boots.
KPD chief Paul Noel says this behavior is not acceptable for a police officer. Carlos confessed to investigators for taking the property on Friday. He had been with KPD since 1994. He is charged with misdemeanor theft, his police powers suspended.
