Knoxville Police Identify the Suspect Wanted on Felony Theft and Other Charges who Barricaded Himself Inside a North Knoxville Home

Knoxville Police Identify the Suspect Wanted on Felony Theft and Other Charges who Barricaded Himself Inside a North Knoxville Home

Posted on November 9, 2023

Updated story: Knoxville Police identify the suspect arrested after he barricaded himself inside a home in North Knoxville.

34 year-old Justin Hylton barricaded himself in the home East Walnut Grove Drive yesterday. He is wanted on felony theft and criminal simulation charges.

A stolen vehicle and firearm were also recovered at the home with additional charges pending.

An investigation is on-going.

Original Story: Knoxville Police arrest a suspect who barricaded inside a home in North Knoxville.

It happened yesterday on East Walnut Grove Drive.

The suspect is wanted on felony theft and criminal simulation charges.

A stolen vehicle and firearm was also recovered at the home with additional charges pending.

An investigation is on-going.

Knoxville Police Department Announces ‘Safe Exchange Zone’ at Public Safety Complex

Knoxville Police Department Announces ‘Safe Exchange Zone’ at Public Safety Complex

Posted on November 8, 2023
Knoxville “Safe Exchange Zone” (Courtesy: WVLT)

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department has announced a “Safe Exchange Zone” at the city’s new Public Safety Complex.

The “zone” includes two parking spaces right in front of the building at 1650 Huron Street. KPD officials say the area is well-lit and under 24-hour video surveillance.

The idea behind the “zone” is to give Knoxvilleians a safe spot to sell items or exchange kids between parents; however, firearms and related sales are prohibited.

There’s no need to let KPD know you plan to use the spot, just make your way to one of the parking spaces.

Cherokee National Forest Fires Being Investigated as Arson

Cherokee National Forest Fires Being Investigated as Arson

Posted on November 8, 2023
Cherokee National Forest fires being investigated as arson (Courtesy: Forest Service)

Cleveland, TN (WOKI) A cluster of fires burning in the Cherokee National Forest is being investigated as arson.

Forest officials report there are three fires altogether, collectively being called the Buck Bald Fire:

  • Hogum Hollo 44 acres, North Zone, 2 miles SW of Roan Mountain
  • Bullet 78 acres, South Zone, 5 miles SE of Etowah
  • Buck Bald 140 acres, South Zone

“We’re seeing a rapid increase in wildfires across the forest placing people, homes and infrastructure at great risk,” said Stephanie Bland, deputy forest supervisor with the Cherokee National Forest. “Human-caused fires take valuable resources away from the protection of people and structures making dry conditions much more dangerous for everyone.”

Officials say the situation is exacerbated by drought and dry conditions. They say some structures are at risk but add that firefighters are working to keep people and property safe.

Jefferson Co. Man Facing 16 Child Exploitation Charges

Jefferson Co. Man Facing 16 Child Exploitation Charges

Posted on November 8, 2023
Ty Elmer Abbot (Courtesy: JCSO)

Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) A Jefferson County man is arrested Friday, November 3 following a more than two month investigation after child pornography images were uploaded to a public website.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation began on August 30 when the image upload IP address came from a home on Bales Road in New Market.

Police arrested Ty Elmer Abbot after a search of his devices. He is facing 16 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, distribute/sell material charges.

Abbot was already on the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry. He is being held on a $100,000 bond.

Wildfires Continue to Burn in East Tennessee and Several Cities and Counties Issuing Burn Bans

Wildfires Continue to Burn in East Tennessee and Several Cities and Counties Issuing Burn Bans

Posted on November 8, 2023

Wildfires continue to burn in parts of East Tennessee.

There are two active fires according to the Tennessee Division of Forestry: One in Anderson County, the Scott Brogan Lane fire which started over the weekend. That fire is almost 400 acres and is now 85% contained. The other is in Morgan County on Hawn Road is affecting 5 acres and is 90% contained.

There are 15 contained fires in our area and a handful of fires which have been extinguished.

Rural Metro says due to an elevated fire risk with gusty winds and low relative humidity, open burning is banned in Knox County today (Wednesday).

Morgan County and the cities of Oak Ridge and Loudon have also issued burn bans due to dry conditions.

The Tennessee Division of Forestry is requiring the permits for anyone who wants to burn debris on their property. They are required by the state from October 15 to May 15, however Knox County requires a burn permit year-round.

A permit is needed for any open-air fire that is within 500 feet of a forest, grassland, or woodland and burning trash is not allowed.

An Upset in the 2023 City of Knoxville Regular Election, Here’s a Look at the Results

An Upset in the 2023 City of Knoxville Regular Election, Here’s a Look at the Results

Posted on November 8, 2023

In unofficial results in the Knoxville City Election from the Knox County Election Commission, Tyler Caviness wins the Knoxville Municipal Judge race defeating incumbent John Rosson, Jr.

Also, incumbent Amelia Parker wins another term in the City Council defeating Tim Hill.

Debbie Helsley also wins a City Council Seat and Lynn Fugate and Charles Thomas were unopposed in their City Council Races.

Mayor Indya Kincannon won her re-election bid in the Primary election.

Knoxville City Election results 2023Download
TBI Fugitive Wanted for Sex Crimes including Rape of a Child Being Sought by Authorities

TBI Fugitive Wanted for Sex Crimes including Rape of a Child Being Sought by Authorities

Posted on November 8, 2023

The search continues for a man wanted on numerous sex charges including rape of a child.

Sean Williams escaped while being transported to the Greeneville courthouse from Kentucky for a hearing on October 18th. A reward of up to $7,500 is now being offered for information leading to the arrest of https://twitter.com/hashtag/TNMostWanted?src=hashtag_click fugitive Sean Williams. The U.S. Marshals Service are offering up to $5,000 and TBI is offering up to $2,500.

Please call 1-800-TBI-FIND if you have any information.

An Endangered Child Alert issued for a 2-Year-Old Missing from Sweetwater Ends

An Endangered Child Alert issued for a 2-Year-Old Missing from Sweetwater Ends

Posted on November 8, 2023

An Endangered Child Alert is in effect for a 2 year-old missing from from Sweetwater.

Willow Coon, is 2’5″, 24 lbs. with blonde hair and blue eyes, she was last seen on Sunday and is believed to be with her noncustodial grandmother, Tanya “Lynette” Coon, who is wanted by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office to face a charge of Custodial Interference.

Please call 1-800-TBI-FIND if you have any information.

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