Knoxville Police Arrest Three Including Two Juveniles
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Knoxville Police Arrest Three Including Two Juveniles

Posted on May 26, 2025

Knoxville Police say two juveniles are among three people arrested after two loaded guns were found in a stolen car at Walmart.

Officers went to the Walmart on Kinzel Way Sunday night after a man found his father’s car that had been stolen from a home on Ashland Avenue earlier in the day.

Witnesses gave officers a description of who was inside the car and officers arrested a 16-year-old near the front entrance after he tried to run from police and found a second suspect, 19-year-old Jarvon Rucker, who ran out of the store and across the parking lot before being caught at a nearby gas station. The third suspect, a 17-year-old, was found inside the store, and he was taken into custody without issue.

KPD found two loaded handguns and a drum magazine loaded with 40 caliber rounds inside the vehicle.

All three suspects are charged with auto theft and weapon charges. Additionally, Rucker and one of the juveniles were charged with evading arrest.

An Investigation is Underway after Numerous People are Injured in a Shooting at a Block Party in the Scarboro Neighborhood in Oak Ridge

An Investigation is Underway after Numerous People are Injured in a Shooting at a Block Party in the Scarboro Neighborhood in Oak Ridge

Posted on May 26, 2025

Oak Ridge, Tennessee (WOKI) – A shooting has occurred in the early morning (Sunday) hours at a block
party in the Scarboro neighborhood around S. Benedict Avenue in Oak Ridge.

A number of people have been injured and are being treated at area hospitals.
The crime scene is very large. It is estimated that the number of people at the event were
in the hundreds. Many of the attendees have apparently came from Knoxville.

In consultation with the Oak Ridge Police Department Command Staff, District Attorney
General Dave Clark requested that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) respond to
investigate. TBI assets have and are continuing to respond to the scene. The Oak Ridge Police
Department, Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, Oak Ridge Fire Department, the 7th Judicial
Crime Task Force (CTF), the District Attorney General’s Office and Anderson County
Emergency Medical Services are all participating in the investigation or emergency response.
District Attorney General Dave Clark provided a statement that “this is an active crime
scene and we are at the very beginning of the investigative process.

Everyone is working together to treat the injured and gather evidence of what happened and what persons may be
responsible. Our thoughts and prayers are also with those that have been injured and their
families. The community should be aware that police have control of the crime scene, and I have
great confidence in the team working on this investigation.”

Knox County Sheriff’s Office is Asking for Help to Find a Missing Man
KCSO

Knox County Sheriff’s Office is Asking for Help to Find a Missing Man

Posted on May 26, 2025

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to find a missing person.

51 year-old Narendra Patel left his home in West Knox County on Sunday afternoon. His family found his vehicle near the bridge on Northshore Drive, just west of the Concord Road roundabout.

He was last seen wearing an orange polo shirt and khaki shorts. He is 5’11” tall and weighs around 220 pounds.

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office patrol, aviation, and drones are search for him but authorities need your help.

If you’ve seen him or have any information, please contact KCSO Major Crimes Detective McCord through Teleserve at 865-215-2243.

#7 Lady Vols Punch Ticket to Ninth Women’s College World Series
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#7 Lady Vols Punch Ticket to Ninth Women’s College World Series

Posted on May 25, 2025

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Behind a dominant pitching performance from junior Karlyn Pickens and a first-inning solo home run from Ella Dodge, No. 7 Tennessee clinched its ninth trip to the Women’s College World Series with a 1-0 shutout of Nebraska on Sunday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.

Pickens was electric in the circle, tossing her second consecutive complete game to lead the Lady Vols (45-15) past the Cornhuskers (43-15) and into Oklahoma City for the second time in three seasons. The right-hander allowed just two hits and one walk while striking out 10 in the Super Regional finale. Over back-to-back elimination games, Pickens racked up 21 strikeouts with only two walks, earning both wins.

On Sunday, Pickens worked six 1-2-3 innings as she kept Nebraska off balance all game long.

Dodge provided all the offense Tennessee needed in the bottom of the first, launching her second home run in as many days — a solo shot to center that ricocheted off the railing for her seventh homer of the season.

The Lady Vols’ defense matched Pickens’ dominance, making several highlight-reel plays to preserve the shutout. Dodge flashed the leather early with a diving stop in the first inning, while Kinsey Fiedler made a sliding grab in center in the third to help retire the side in order.

Nebraska’s best chance came in the fifth, when the Huskers loaded the bases with two outs. Pickens responded with a three-pitch strikeout to escape the jam and preserve Tennessee’s lead.

Ticketing Note
The Tennessee Athletics Ticket Office will not have tickets for sale to the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City. Please visit NCAA.com/tickets for ticket information.

DUE UP
Tennessee advances to the Women’s College World Series and will face second-seeded Oklahoma on Thursday. Game time is to be announced.

#7 Tennessee Forces Winner-Take-All Game 3 in Knoxville Super Regional
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#7 Tennessee Forces Winner-Take-All Game 3 in Knoxville Super Regional

Posted on May 25, 2025

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Junior Karlyn Pickens delivered a dominant performance in the circle to keep Tennessee’s season alive, throwing a complete game as the seventh-ranked Lady Vols edged Nebraska 3-2 in Game 2 of the Knoxville Super Regional on Saturday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
 
Pickens made history in the first inning, firing a pitch clocked at 79.4 mph—the fastest in NCAA softball history. The record-breaking heater came in a 2-2 count against Nebraska’s Jordy Bahl, who fouled it off down the first base line. Pickens previously set the mark at 78.2 mph on March 24 against Arkansas.
 
Tennessee (44-15) shuffled its lineup and saw immediate results. Sophomore Gabby Leach was hit by a pitch to lead off the game, and redshirt freshman Ella Dodge—moved up to the three-hole—launched a 1-0 pitch over the right-field wall for her sixth home run of the season, giving the Lady Vols an early 2-0 lead.
 
Nebraska (43-14) answered in the bottom of the first with three singles, manufacturing two runs to tie the game.
 
In the third, Leach drew a leadoff walk and advanced to second on a single by Sophia Nugent. After a fielder’s choice moved Leach to third, McKenna Gibson delivered a sacrifice fly to center, scoring the go-ahead run.
 
From there, it was all Pickens. The right-hander retired the Huskers in order in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings. Nebraska mounted one final threat in the seventh, putting two runners in scoring position on a pair of singles and a wild pitch. But Pickens shut the door, inducing a flyout to center to seal the win and force a decisive Game 3.
 
IN THE CIRCLE
Pickens allowed just five hits and two runs while striking out 11 and walking one across seven innings of work. The win marked her career-high 23rd of the season.
 
DUE UP
Tennessee and Nebraska will meet in a winner-take-all Game 3 of the Knoxville Super Regional on Sunday. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Hoover Run for #14/21 Vols Ends with Semifinal Loss to #9/9 Vanderbilt
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Hoover Run for #14/21 Vols Ends with Semifinal Loss to #9/9 Vanderbilt

Posted on May 24, 2025

HOOVER, Ala. – No. 14/21 Tennessee had its SEC Tournament run come to a close on Saturday afternoon, falling to No. 9/9 Vanderbilt,10-0, at the Hoover Met.

The Commodores (41-16) wasted little time getting the bats going, scoring in each of the first three innings to build a 7-0 lead heading into the fourth before adding three more in the bottom of the sixth to cap the scoring.

On the other hand, the Volunteers (43-16) were only able to generate four hits against Vandy’s Cody Bowker and Connor Fennell. The duo combined for 11 strikeouts over seven scoreless innings for the Commodores.

Hunter Ensley, Dean Curley, Reese Chapman and Stone Lawless each had a hit for UT on the day.

Tegan Kuhns got the start and the loss after allowing four runs on five hits in just 1.1 innings. Tennessee’s relievers didn’t fare much better, allowing six runs (four earned) on eight hits. All 13 of Vanderbilt’s hits in the game were singles, led by a 3-for-3 performance from leadoff man Rustan Rigdon.

Another Successful SEC Tournament Run

Despite Saturday’s loss, the Vols continued their recent run of success in Hoover, advancing to the SEC Tournament semifinals for the fourth time in the past five seasons. UT is 13-5 overall at the SEC Tournament since 2021 with a pair of tournament titles in 2022 and 2024.

Up Next

Tennessee will await its draw for the 2025 NCAA tournament. The 16 regional hosts will be announced on Sunday night at 8:30 p.m. (ET) via the official NCAA social media channels, NCAA.com and the ESPN bottom line.

The full tournament bracket will be revealed on Monday at noon (ET) during the NCAA Selection Show on ESPN2.

#7 Lady Vols Fall 5-2 in Game One of Super Regionals
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#7 Lady Vols Fall 5-2 in Game One of Super Regionals

Posted on May 24, 2025

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A three-run fourth inning proved decisive as Nebraska topped No. 7 Tennessee, 5–2, in Game 1 of the Knoxville Super Regional on Friday night at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
 
The Lady Vols (43–15) collected seven hits in the loss, with Gabby Leach leading the way with a single and a double.
 
Nebraska (43–13) got a strong two-way performance from Jordy Bahl, who pitched a complete game and also contributed offensively. Bahl allowed two runs on seven hits, struck out six and walked none. At the plate, she went 1-for-3 and scored twice.
 
The Cornhuskers struck early, taking a 1–0 lead in the top of the first on an RBI single that scored Bahl from first.
 
Tennessee answered in the second with a solo home run by Sophia Nugent, her 17th of the season and fifth in the last seven games, to tie the game at 1–1.
 
Nebraska reclaimed the lead in the third with an RBI double, then broke the game open in the fourth. Hannah Camenzind led off the inning with a solo shot, and two additional runs scored on two Tennessee errors to push the lead to 5–1.
 
The Lady Vols plated their second run in the fifth when Amanda Ahlin scored on a wild pitch, sliding in safely with two outs.
 
IN THE CIRCLE
Karlyn Pickens started and took the loss for Tennessee, falling to 22–9 on the season. She allowed five runs—three earned—on four hits over 3.2 innings, striking out seven and walking two.
 
Sage Mardjetko was effective in relief, tossing 3.1 scoreless innings. She held Nebraska hitless while walking two and striking out one.
 
DUE UP
Tennessee and Nebraska will play Game 2 of the best-of-three Super Regional on Saturday. First pitch is slated for 5 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Police Searching for Former West High School Football Coach Wanted for Sexual Battery

Police Searching for Former West High School Football Coach Wanted for Sexual Battery

Posted on May 23, 2025

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Police announcing Friday afternoon they are searching for a former West High School football coach who’s been accused of sex crimes.

Officials say Richard Scott Shaver, who goes by Scott Shaver, is wanted for four counts of sexual battery by an authority figure.

Police believe Shaver is on the run with his wife in the Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge area and that they might be driving a white Chrysler Pacifica with Tennessee tag 315-BDVN.

Anyone who sees them can call the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165 or submit a tip online. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.

According to the TSSAA website, Shaver worked as an assistant coach alongside Chad Brooks; Brooks himself was recently accused of having inappropriate relationships with current and past students.

Woman Arrested in Connection to $14,000 Theft in Campbell County

Woman Arrested in Connection to $14,000 Theft in Campbell County

Posted on May 23, 2025

Campbell County, TN (WOKI) A woman is arrested after a crash investigation in Campbell County.

The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene of a car crash on U.S. 25W and found Autumn Alexander walked away from the crash and was carrying an envelope filled with $14,000.

Further investigation revealed the money had been reported stolen by an elderly man currently hospitalized in North Knoxville who says the cash was taken without permission from his home.

The money was recovered and logged into evidence and Alexander was charged with aggravated burglary and theft of property over $10,000.

Autumn Alexander was arrested after she was found with an envelope carrying $14,000 in cash, according to police. (Courtesy: Campbell County Sheriff’s Office)

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