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A Former Oak Ridge Police Officer is Facing over Twenty Counts of Official Misconduct
A former Oak Ridge Police Officer is facing 23 counts of official misconduct.Zachary Gauthier is accused of using police systems for personal use while he worked at the department according to several...
Jul 09, 2025
Knoxville Police Identify Man who Died after Falling from Crane
UPDATE: The victim from this incident has been identified as Jackson Gervasio, 21 of Marquette, Michigan.KPD NEWS RELEASE: 21-year-old man dies after falling from craneA man died after falling from a ...
Jul 07, 2025
An Investigation is Underway After a Car Crashes Into North Knoxville Business
An investigation is underway after a car hits a building, seriously injuring the driver.Rural Metro crews were called to K-Town Bonding Company on Washington Pike near Luttrell Road early yesterday (S...
Jul 07, 2025
Former Townsend City Manager Pleads Guilty to Misusing City Funds.
Townsend, TN (WOKI) The former City Manager of Townsend pleads guilty to misusing city funds.The State says Danny Williamson misappropriated nearly $4,000 in city funds to buy things for himself.The i...
Jul 01, 2025
Two People are Facing Animal Cruelty Charges after Leaving Dog in Hot Car at Sevierville Walmart
Two people in Sevierville are facing charges after leaving their dog in a hot car while shopping at Walmart.It happened Saturday at the location on the parkway. Officers found a car with the windows "...
Jun 30, 2025
Knoxville Fire Department Responds to Car Fire on I-640 Which Shut Down Interstate
The Knoxville Fire Department responding to a car fire which caused I-640 to close.It happened Saturday evening, crews were called to I-640 South near Western Avenue. KFD says there are no injuries an...
Jun 29, 2025
Knoxville Man Charged with Felony after Dog Overheats on Patio, Dies, Report Says
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man is facing an aggravated animal cruelty charge after leaving a dog on his apartment patio in 95-degree heat.According to charging documents, officers responded arou...
Jun 23, 2025
Loudon County Man Missing for Months Found Dead in Abandoned Camper, Sheriff’s Office Says
Loudon County, TN (WOKI) Authorities in Loudon County Monday announcing they have found the body of a man missing since mid-March.Officials with the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office say deputies f...
Jun 23, 2025
Report: Knoxville Man Leads Police on Chase, Crashes Car into Two Knox County Patrol Cars
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man is facing several charges, including aggravated assault, after leading police on a chase Tuesday evening and crashing into two patrol cars.According to charging do...
Jun 19, 2025
Man Wanted in Knoxville Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Clarksville
Clarksville, TN (WOKI) A man wanted in Knoxville for multiple counts of especially aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault is captured Wednesday in Clarksville by a U.S. Marshals task force.Offic...
Jun 18, 2025
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