Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville couple lands behind bars Tuesday, December 19 after police find drugs and a gun in the open with juveniles present in the home. According to a police report, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team and narcotics unit executed a search warrant at an apartment on Fort Stanley Way around…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A former Knox County Rescue financial administrative assistant is indicted on charges claiming she stole tens of thousands of dollars from the county. An investigation found that Charlotte McLawhorn used KCR credit cards to spend over $44,000 claiming it was for the department. The purchases were for plane tickets, salon visits, medical…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 20, 2023) – Remote Area Medical – RAM® – a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need – will hold a free, three-day clinic on Jan. 12-14, 2024. RAM will be set up at the Jacob Building located at 3301 E.…… MORE
The Knoxville Police Department has received the final report from the departmental assessment that was conducted by 21CP Solutions. As part of the wide-ranging departmental assessment, 21CP Solutions provided in-depth policy and procedural recommendations in seven core areas – use of force; stops, searches and arrests; vehicle pursuits; impartial policing; vehicle pursuits; response to vulnerable…… MORE
An investigation is underway following a fatal fire at a Fountain City home. Knoxville Fire Department crews called to the 5800 block of Hillock Road last night (Wednesday) after a neighbor noticed the fire. One person was found dead in the home which received significant damage and a dog and cat are also missing. The…… MORE
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers needs your help finding a car burglary suspect. The man is wanted in connection to a series of car burglaries near Lyons View Pike and Peters Road in West Knoxville. He is also wanted for allegedly using stolen credit cards. If you have any information you are asked to contact…… MORE
Greeneville, TN (WOKI) Almost 30 people are sent to the hospital Wednesday morning following two separate chemical leaks at a cheese factory in Greeneville. Greeneville town officials say two separate leaks of anhydrous ammonia occurred at La Quesera Mexicana, a cheese factory located on Hankins Street. Officials say six employees were taken to a local…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The search for a man wanted for attempted first degree murder in a shooting incident Tuesday night is now over. Police say 25 year-old Stephon Davidson was taken into custody Wednesday, December 20 by Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputies at a motel on Asheville Highway. Davidson was wanted in connection to the…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A former Johnson City business owner and accused child rapist is released from hospital care Wednesday following a suicide attempt. An update from the U.S. Marshals Service says Sean Williams was transported back to jail and remains under close supervision. Officials say Williams will attend acourt appearance in Greeneville Thursday, December 21…… MORE
Maryville, TN (WOKI) A Maryville man is charged with homicide, accused of stabbing and killing his father Tuesday afternoon. Maryville Police Department officials say 29-year-old David Alexander Mills was taken into custody after a short chase in the Alcoa area after officers found his father, 58-year-old David Anthony Mills, dead in his home on Old…… MORE
